Viola 'Freckles' Seeds
Viola Sororia ‘Freckles’
Charming white flowers dotted with china blue freckles. Add a touch of whimsy and rarity to your garden with Viola ‘Freckles’, with charming white flowers dotted with china blue freckles. These unusual violas are perfect for adding interest to containers, borders, or rock gardens; and are easy to grow and maintain. Plus, they’ll provide a flurry of (edible) flowers from spring until autumn that you can admire or use to decorate cakes or salads.
Approx 10 seeds
- Most Light Conditions
- Fuss Free
- Pot Fans
- Balcony Friendly
Add a whimsical touch to your garden with Viola ‘Freckles’. These unusual violas thrive in borders, containers, or rock gardens and bloom from spring to autumn. Their edible flowers are perfect for brightening salads or decorating cakes, while attracting pollinators for a lively garden.
Delivered within 2-5 working days via our standard delivery
Standard Delivery
For standard delivery, we’ll work with our delivery partners to ensure you receive your delivery within 2-5 working days.
Express Delivery
You can also send this item the next day, just place the order before 11 am and we'll get it sent out the same day to arrive the following day.
Gifting
Want to send this as a gift? We can include a handwritten note, just add what you'd like to write at checkout.
If you’re worried about your delivery or have any other questions please get in touch at [email protected] and one of our team will come back to you as soon as we can.
For more information on our shipping services, have a look at our FAQs.
Add a whimsical touch to your garden with Viola ‘Freckles’. These unusual violas thrive in borders, containers, or rock gardens and bloom from spring to autumn. Their edible flowers are perfect for brightening salads or decorating cakes, while attracting pollinators for a lively garden.
Delivered within 2-5 working days via our standard delivery
Standard Delivery
For standard delivery, we’ll work with our delivery partners to ensure you receive your delivery within 2-5 working days.
Express Delivery
You can also send this item the next day, just place the order before 11 am and we'll get it sent out the same day to arrive the following day.
Gifting
Want to send this as a gift? We can include a handwritten note, just add what you'd like to write at checkout.
If you’re worried about your delivery or have any other questions please get in touch at [email protected] and one of our team will come back to you as soon as we can.
For more information on our shipping services, have a look at our FAQs.
Grow in Your Garden
Calendar
How to Grow
Start Viola ‘Freckles’ seeds indoors or sow directly outside in spring or early autumn. They prefer moist, well-drained soil and a sunny or partly shaded spot.
Sowing
Sow in shallow trays of seed compost and transplant when you have 2 sets of true leaves.
Growing
Plant into pots, borders or rock gardens with good drainage. Give them regular watering, especially in dry spells, and position in sun or partial shade. Pinch out leggy growth to keep plants compact and floriferous.
Plant care
Deadhead spent flowers to keep the plant blooming from spring through to autumn. Water consistently, feed lightly during peak growth, and mulch around the base to retain moisture. Violas tolerate cool weather well and will often continue flowering into early winter.
About Viola 'Freckles'
Pollinator-friendly and ideal for pots, borders, and early-season colour.
- Most Light Conditions
- Fuss Free
- Pot Fans
- Balcony Friendly
Eventual height & spread
History of Viola 'Freckles'
Violas are native to Europe and have been cherished garden plants for centuries. Historically, their delicate flowers were believed to have healing qualities and were even used in ancient wines.
| Other Names | Viola Papilionacea, Viola Floridana, Viola Latiuscula and Viola Priceana |
|---|---|
| Pet/Baby Safe | Baby/Pet Safe |
FAQs
Sow seeds indoors or directly outside in spring or autumn. Keep soil moist and in a sunny or partially shaded spot.
Yes, their charming flowers can be used to decorate salads and cakes.
Typically from spring through to autumn with proper care.