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Viola sorbet - Black Delight - Viola cornuta
The "Black Delight Viola" (Viola cornuta) is a striking variety of viola known for its rich, dark-colored flowers. The petals of this viola are a deep, velvety purple-black, Showy deep-purple petals highlighted with a small gold eye, creating a dramatic and captivating appearance in gardens or containers.
Easy to grow, Sorbet Black Delight violas are both heat and cold tolerant, will flower over an extremely long season, and provide welcome color to borders, patios, or decks.
These flowers not only add a touch of elegance but also attract pollinators with their sweet fragrance. The Black Delight Viola is an excellent choice for gardeners looking to add a touch of mystery and beauty to their outdoor spaces.
Plant Details:
Scientific Name: Viola cornuta
Common Name: Horned Violet
Hardiness Degree: -10°F (-23.3°C)
Blooming Season: Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Autumn, Winter
Plant Habit: Mounded
Characteristics: Attracts Bees, Winter Interest (regional), Water/Rain tolerant, Fragrant Flowers, Shade Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Frost Tolerant
Water: Medium
Fertilize: Every two weeks
Spacing: 6" (15cm)
Height: 6 - 8" (15 - 20cm)
Width: 6 - 8" (15 - 20cm)
Exposure: Partial Sun, Sun
General Information: Early-blooming, free-flowering plants remain compact in both heat and cold and have excellent overwintering ability.
Grower Information:
Showy deep-purple (almost black) petals highlighted with a small gold eye.
Compact, mound-shaped 6 in. plants produce an abundance of 1 in. flowers. The Sorbet viola series combines the charm of violas with the amazing color range of pansies. Easy to grow, Sorbet Black Delight violas are both heat and cold tolerant, will flower over an extremely long season, and provide welcome color to borders, patios, or decks.
Sow in cell packs or flats, press into soil and barely cover. Needs darkness to germinate. Cover flat with newspaper and keep out of direct sun. Remove newspaper cover and provide direct light as soon as the first seeds begin to sprout. Kept at 65-70°F., germination is in 14-21 days. Transplant into the garden 9-12 in. apart.
Transplant to finish: Early Spring 6 to 9 weeks, Autumn 4 to 6 weeks
- Plants cover the soil at flowering with more blooms and less stretching, and fewer PGRs are needed.
- Superior holdability and less shrink.
- Use in Autumn and Spring programs- the novelty colours have good retail and home garden appeal.
