Spring into the Season with Vivacious & Vibrant Violas!
With more than 500 diverse species of viola, there’s truly a viola for everyone! Additionally, they are available in every color of the rainbow, making them perfect for any décor and style. Whether you’re looking to add a splash of color to your garden or seeking a unique houseplant, violas offer endless possibilities. Their charming blooms not only bring beauty but also serve as a delightful conversation starter. Plus, violas are known for their resilience and adaptability, thriving in various climates and conditions. Violas are perfect for bridging the seasons as they are a cold loving plant and prefer to flower in cold weather. This makes them a favorite in spring and one for the first plants to make an appearance in many nurseries.
Beautiful and Edible!
Violas are not only beautiful but also edible, making them a delightful addition to salads and garnishes. Consider candying violas to create a stunning and flavorful decoration for cakes and pastries! Their vibrant colors and delicate petals add a touch of elegance and a subtle, sweet flavor that enhances any dish. To candy violas, simply brush the petals with a light egg white wash, sprinkle them with superfine sugar, and let them dry until they become crisp. This process preserves their beauty and creates a dazzling, sugary treat that is sure to impress. Whether used as a garnish or a centerpiece, candied violas bring a touch of nature’s artistry to your culinary creations, transforming ordinary desserts into extraordinary experiences.
Caring for Violas
Incorporate violas as charming edging along pathways, gardens, and borders. These lovely flowers will seamlessly fill the gaps between rock walls. Their vibrant colors and delicate petals add a touch of whimsy and elegance to any landscape design. Not only do violas brighten up the garden with their cheerful blooms, but they also attract beneficial pollinators like bees and butterflies. To ensure they thrive, plant them in well-drained soil with partial to full sun exposure. Regular watering will keep them lush and vibrant, and deadheading spent flowers will encourage continuous blooming throughout the season. With their versatility and charm, violas are sure to enhance the beauty of your outdoor spaces. Plant in the ground 6-9” apart to allow them to grow to their full potential. As a container plant, the viola is an excellent addition. Spruce up your summer containers now with colorful violas and transplant them into the garden when they finish blooming. Violas will grow 4-10” tall and wide and to give them support to bloom add a slow-release fertilizer in spring and fall.
Violas partners
Combine your violas with dianthus, marigolds, chrysanthemums, and bulbs like tulips, daffodils, and crocuses. Violas also pair beautifully with ground covers such as creeping thyme and ferns. These combinations create a vibrant tapestry of colors and textures, ensuring your garden is lively and dynamic throughout the seasons. The cheerful faces of violas complement the rich hues of marigolds, while the elegant forms of tulips and daffodils add a touch of sophistication. Meanwhile, the fragrant presence of dianthus brings an element of sensory delight, captivating both sight and smell. As the violas bloom, their colors echo across the garden, weaving seamlessly with the lush greenery of ferns and the delicate carpet of creeping thyme, creating a harmonious and inviting landscape that welcomes visitors with open arms.
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