Viola Sorbet Jump Up Mix
AU$5.00
Price incl. GST (10%) AU$0.45
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Product Details
Viola Sorbet Jump Up Mix is a compact, free-flowering viola variety loved for its cheerful multi-coloured blooms and long flowering season. It produces masses of small flowers in bright purple, yellow, white, and blue tones, making it perfect for cool-season colour in gardens, baskets, and pots.
Features
- Botanical name: Viola cornuta
- Variety: Sorbet Jump Up Mix
- Common name: Viola
- Plant type: Cool-season annual or short-lived perennial
- Height:
- Around 15–20 cm tall
- Width:
- Approximately 20–30 cm
- Flower colours:
- Mixed purple, yellow, blue, white, and bi-colour blooms
- Flowering season:
- Autumn through spring
Growing Conditions in Perth
Violas thrive during Perth’s cooler months and perform best when protected from extreme summer heat.
Sunlight
- Full sun to part shade
- Morning sun is ideal
- Afternoon shade helps prolong flowering
Soil
- Rich, well-draining soil
- Likes soil improved with compost or organic matter
Soil Preparation
Before planting:
- Mix compost into garden beds or pots
- Ensure good drainage
- Apply light mulch around plants
Watering
- Keep soil evenly moist
- Water regularly during dry periods
- Avoid waterlogging
Fertiliser
- Feed with liquid flowering fertiliser every few weeks
- Slow-release fertiliser also works well
Care Tips for Perth
- Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms
- Trim lightly if plants become leggy
- Excellent for winter and spring displays
- Replace plants before intense summer heat arrives
Best Uses
- Hanging baskets
- Garden borders
- Pots and containers
- Edging plants
- Seasonal colour displays
Why It Is Popular
- Masses of colourful flowers
- Compact tidy growth
- Long flowering season
- Easy to grow
- Excellent cool-weather performer
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Viola Sorbet Jump Up Mix
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