Description
These violets are the mime and color of all the gardens. Adored and cared for by its beautiful flowering and soft aroma that permeate everything and everyone around you.
They form true bouquets of small flowers of intense color that reproduce and frame paths without needing to be replanted; on the contrary, they surprise us in places we did not think we could find them.
A true gift, a relic like so many that I have been bringing and presenting with great respect and enchantment.
This is a species that can not be part of, whether planted in pots or directly on the ground, of any residence.
Testimonials about you are true pearls.
Jonny jump, besides giving us throughout the year with its flowering and pleasant aroma, are also edible; That’s right, besides, they also decorate our cuisine.
Germination Guide
🌍 Pyrenees Mountains, Spain and France
Easy
Viola cornuta, commonly known as Horned Violet or Johnny Jump Up, is a tufted perennial native to the Pyrenees Mountains of Spain and France. This charming plant produces small, fragrant, pansy-like flowers with distinctive long spurs in spring and early summer. Seeds can be sown indoors in late winter or directly outdoors in spring and fall for reliable germination and bloom.
Germination
Germination time
Expect germination in
7 – 21 days
Temperature
Min 15°C
Ideal 18°C
Max 21°C
🌡️ Temperature alternation recommended
— Temperature fluctuations between cool (50-55°F at night) and warm (60-65°F during day) promote faster germination after stratification. Rapid germination occurs at 22°C in darkness.
Light
🌑 Darkness required
Substrate moisture
💧 Medium
Sowing depth
Lightly covered
Seed Pre-treatment
-
❄️
Cold stratification — 14 days at 2°C
-
📋
Additional notes
Cold stratification for 1-2 weeks at 2-5°C improves germination. Many seeds require winter chilling after sowing and will only germinate in spring with natural warming cycles.
Substrate & Container
Recommended substrate
Well-drained, soil-based seed-raising mix with perlite or grit. pH 5.8-6.8 preferred. Ensure pathogen-free compost.
Recommended container
Seedbed trays or punnets with clear plastic cover or humidity dome to maintain moisture.
Growing Tips
Seeds require darkness to germinate; cover completely with soil or vermiculite. Keep substrate moist but not waterlogged to prevent fungal issues. After cold stratification, seeds germinate rapidly at 22°C in darkness. Once seedlings emerge, remove cover immediately and provide bright light without direct sunlight. Use spray watering to avoid displacing tiny seeds. Thin seedlings to prevent overcrowding. Transplant when seedlings reach 5-10cm tall with first true leaves. Deadhead spent flowers regularly to encourage continuous blooming. In warm climates, provide afternoon shade to prevent heat stress.
Only logged in customers who have purchased this product may leave a review.
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.