Viola Seeds - Sorbet XP Raspberry
Estimated delivery between February 04 and February 07.
Viola Sorbet XP Raspberry is a premium variety that features striking raspberry-colored flowers with a soft, velvety texture and a delicate blend of light and dark hues. Known for its compact, vigorous growth and exceptional garden performance, this viola is an excellent choice for adding rich color to containers, hanging baskets, and garden borders. With its bold color and profuse blooms, Sorbet XP Raspberry is perfect for brightening up any garden space, even in cooler weather.
Key Benefits
- Vibrant Raspberry Color: The striking raspberry blooms provide a stunning pop of color, adding depth and vibrancy to your garden.
- Cold Tolerant: This variety thrives in cooler temperatures, making it ideal for early spring or late fall planting.
- Long-Lasting Blooms: Offers a long flowering season from early spring to late fall, providing continuous color.
- Compact Growth Habit: Perfect for smaller spaces, containers, or hanging baskets, with a uniform, neat growth habit.
- Low Maintenance: Requires minimal care while producing an abundance of flowers, making it suitable for both beginner and seasoned gardeners.
Variety Features
- Plant Characteristics: Features raspberry-colored blooms with a soft, velvety texture and a distinct eye pattern in the center.
- Flower Size: Flowers measure approximately 1–1.5 inches in diameter.
- Growth Habit: Compact and bushy, growing in a neat mound that is ideal for containers, window boxes, and garden beds.
- Height: Grows to a height of 6–8 inches, making it perfect for edging, ground cover, or container planting.
Planting Instructions
Planting Season
- When to Plant: Start seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost or sow directly outdoors after the threat of frost has passed.
- Temperature Range: Best germinated at temperatures between 60°F–70°F (15°C–21°C).
Planting Details
- Seed Depth: Press seeds lightly into the soil as they require light to germinate.
- Spacing: Space plants about 6–8 inches apart to allow them to grow freely and maintain good airflow.
- Soil Requirements: Prefers well-drained, fertile, loamy soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH of 6.0–7.0.
- Sunlight: Prefers full sun to partial shade. In warmer climates, partial shade during the hottest part of the day helps prevent heat stress.
Care Instructions
Watering
- Keep the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged. Water the plants regularly, especially during dry spells, to ensure vibrant blooms and healthy growth.
Fertilization
- Apply a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer during the growing season to encourage strong growth and prolific flowering.
Deadheading
- Remove faded flowers to promote continued blooming and prevent the plant from expending energy on seed production.
Pest and Disease Control
- Pests: Look out for aphids, slugs, and snails. Manage infestations using organic methods such as neem oil or insecticidal soap.
- Diseases: Ensure good air circulation to prevent powdery mildew and other fungal diseases. Avoid overhead watering to reduce the risk of fungal infections.
Harvesting
- Cut Flowers: Harvest flowers when they are fully open for use in bouquets or arrangements. They can last for several days when placed in water immediately after cutting.
- Seed Collection: Allow the flowers to go to seed once they have faded. Collect seeds from dried pods and store them in a cool, dry place for future planting.
Storage
- Fresh Flowers: Keep cut flowers in a vase with water, and they will last for up to a week or more.
- Seeds: Store seeds in an airtight container in a cool, dry place to preserve their viability for future planting.
Practical Uses
- Container Gardens: Perfect for adding a splash of color to pots, hanging baskets, and window boxes.
- Garden Borders: Great for creating colorful edging along pathways, flower beds, or vegetable gardens.
- Mixed Plantings: Combine with other violas, pansies, or annuals to create a vibrant, colorful display.
Conclusion
Viola Sorbet XP Raspberry is an exceptional variety that will add vibrant raspberry-colored blooms to your garden with minimal care. Perfect for cooler climates, this viola provides a long blooming season and a compact growth habit, making it ideal for containers, hanging baskets, and garden borders. Whether used in spring or fall, Sorbet XP Raspberry will enhance any garden space with its stunning color and delightful appearance.
Dharaseeds
Viola Seeds - Sorbet XP Raspberry
Estimated delivery between February 04 and February 07.
Viola Sorbet XP Raspberry is a premium variety that features striking raspberry-colored flowers with a soft, velvety texture and a delicate blend of light and dark hues. Known for its compact, vigorous growth and exceptional garden performance, this viola is an excellent choice for adding rich color to containers, hanging baskets, and garden borders. With its bold color and profuse blooms, Sorbet XP Raspberry is perfect for brightening up any garden space, even in cooler weather.
Key Benefits
- Vibrant Raspberry Color: The striking raspberry blooms provide a stunning pop of color, adding depth and vibrancy to your garden.
- Cold Tolerant: This variety thrives in cooler temperatures, making it ideal for early spring or late fall planting.
- Long-Lasting Blooms: Offers a long flowering season from early spring to late fall, providing continuous color.
- Compact Growth Habit: Perfect for smaller spaces, containers, or hanging baskets, with a uniform, neat growth habit.
- Low Maintenance: Requires minimal care while producing an abundance of flowers, making it suitable for both beginner and seasoned gardeners.
Variety Features
- Plant Characteristics: Features raspberry-colored blooms with a soft, velvety texture and a distinct eye pattern in the center.
- Flower Size: Flowers measure approximately 1–1.5 inches in diameter.
- Growth Habit: Compact and bushy, growing in a neat mound that is ideal for containers, window boxes, and garden beds.
- Height: Grows to a height of 6–8 inches, making it perfect for edging, ground cover, or container planting.
Planting Instructions
Planting Season
- When to Plant: Start seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost or sow directly outdoors after the threat of frost has passed.
- Temperature Range: Best germinated at temperatures between 60°F–70°F (15°C–21°C).
Planting Details
- Seed Depth: Press seeds lightly into the soil as they require light to germinate.
- Spacing: Space plants about 6–8 inches apart to allow them to grow freely and maintain good airflow.
- Soil Requirements: Prefers well-drained, fertile, loamy soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH of 6.0–7.0.
- Sunlight: Prefers full sun to partial shade. In warmer climates, partial shade during the hottest part of the day helps prevent heat stress.
Care Instructions
Watering
- Keep the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged. Water the plants regularly, especially during dry spells, to ensure vibrant blooms and healthy growth.
Fertilization
- Apply a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer during the growing season to encourage strong growth and prolific flowering.
Deadheading
- Remove faded flowers to promote continued blooming and prevent the plant from expending energy on seed production.
Pest and Disease Control
- Pests: Look out for aphids, slugs, and snails. Manage infestations using organic methods such as neem oil or insecticidal soap.
- Diseases: Ensure good air circulation to prevent powdery mildew and other fungal diseases. Avoid overhead watering to reduce the risk of fungal infections.
Harvesting
- Cut Flowers: Harvest flowers when they are fully open for use in bouquets or arrangements. They can last for several days when placed in water immediately after cutting.
- Seed Collection: Allow the flowers to go to seed once they have faded. Collect seeds from dried pods and store them in a cool, dry place for future planting.
Storage
- Fresh Flowers: Keep cut flowers in a vase with water, and they will last for up to a week or more.
- Seeds: Store seeds in an airtight container in a cool, dry place to preserve their viability for future planting.
Practical Uses
- Container Gardens: Perfect for adding a splash of color to pots, hanging baskets, and window boxes.
- Garden Borders: Great for creating colorful edging along pathways, flower beds, or vegetable gardens.
- Mixed Plantings: Combine with other violas, pansies, or annuals to create a vibrant, colorful display.
Conclusion
Viola Sorbet XP Raspberry is an exceptional variety that will add vibrant raspberry-colored blooms to your garden with minimal care. Perfect for cooler climates, this viola provides a long blooming season and a compact growth habit, making it ideal for containers, hanging baskets, and garden borders. Whether used in spring or fall, Sorbet XP Raspberry will enhance any garden space with its stunning color and delightful appearance.
Non-GMO
Dharaseeds are Non-GMO and free from genetically modified organisms.
High Germination Rate
Tested for high viability to ensure successful sprouting.
Heirloom Variety
Open-pollinated seeds preserved for quality and authenticity.
Chemical-Free
Free from synthetic pesticides, herbicides, and additives.