Viola - Prince John

Plant new King Henry Violas then and replace the old ones. Plant the Prince John Viola in early spring about 2 weeks before last average frost date. Summer Viola plants tend to get ragged and stretched out and become slow blooming. The bright, cheery blossoms of the Prince John create dramatic combos with Lobelia or Alyssum. Plant the Prince John Viola in normal garden soil and keep them well watered but not soggy. They look great planted in mass as a ground cover and with bulbs. In cold climates, fall planting produces fall, early winter, and spring color. In warm climates plant in late summer for fall and winter blooms. The Viola Prince John, Viola cornuta', is an easy to grow Viola. Place them in full sun or very light shade, because too much shade will cause the Violas to get leggy. Viola Prince Johns bloom fall through spring in warm climates. Plant in locations where late fall and very early spring color would be appropriate and the plants readily reseed. The Prince John will overwinter in climates as cold as zone 4. ... additional info