Viola Gem Antique Pink

Discover the Ever-Changing Hues of Viola Gem Antique Pink Seeds

Experience the captivating color transformations of Viola Gem Antique Pink. These hardy annuals open with beautiful violet-purple petals that gracefully fade into an iridescent mauve as they mature. Adding another layer of intrigue, older blooms develop subtle hints of turquoise, offering a delightful spectrum of colors within a single planting. Left to their own devices, these charming flowers produce the sweetest stems for tiny, delicate bouquets and exhibit a good, upright growth habit, making them easy to manage and display.

Details:

• Plant type: Hardy annual
• Height: 25-33 cm.
• Site: Full sun  / Partial shade.
• Days to maturity: 80 to 90 days
• Plant spacing: 10-15 cm.
• Pinch: Not necessary

Seed Sowing & Growing Notes:

• Start seeds indoors: Sow seeds in trays 8 to 12 weeks before your intended transplanting date.
• Darkness for germination: Seeds require darkness to germinate, so cover lightly with a seed-starting mix or vermiculite.  60-70 Degrees Fahrenheit.
• Transplanting: Transplant seedlings outdoors in late fall after the intense summer heat has passed. Violas can withstand light frost, making late fall planting ideal for winter and spring blooms.
• Spacing: Space plants 4 to 6 inches apart in a location that receives full sun during the cooler months but can offer some afternoon shade during warmer periods within the growing season.

Harvesting/Vase Life:

• Harvesting: Harvest Viola Gem Antique Pink when the flowers are starting to open. Stems will lengthen over time as the plant grows.
• Vase Life: Expect a vase life of 5 to 7 days for cut flowers.