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Frizzle Sizzle Yellow-Blue Swirl

Flower

Viola x wittrockiana

Overview
Whisker-faced 2-2 1/2" blooms edged in yellow and blue, with deeply ruffled margins. Uniform plants. Mildly fragrant. Overwinters well in our unheated tunnel (Zone 5); plants are generally compact but yield 12-14" stems that are perfect for mixing with tulips and daffodils in early spring bouquets. Also known as pansy, Johnny jump-up, European field pansy, heart's ease, and hybrid violet. Edible Flowers: Decorative and edible garnish for salads and desserts with slight wintergreen flavor. While a popular choice for brightening up salad mix, the flowers are also good for candying.
Planting
Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, press lightly onto moist seed-starting mix (light needed for germination), maintain 65-70°F, transplant outdoors after last frost. Can also direct sow outdoors in late summer for fall/winter flowering.
Growing
Sun: partial. Water: high. Soil: Well-drained soil with compost; prefers cooler, consistently moist soil. Space plants 12" apart. Germination: 7-14 days.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Slugs, spider mites, aphids. Common diseases: Powdery mildew, root rot (in waterlogged soil), leaf spots.