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Sorbet® XP Deep Orange
FlowerViola cornuta
- Partial sun
- Zones 6–11
- 60 days to maturity
- Flowers
- 6" spacing
- Moderate water
- Annual
Overview
Upright stems with petite 1-1 1/2" flowers. Tolerates temperature extremes and will bloom through winter in the South when planted in fall. Excellent in containers and garden beds. Rounded petal edges give the clear orange blooms a pleasant, full appearance. Cut flowers: Overwinters well in our unheated tunnel (Zone 5) from a fall planting, yielding 12-20" long stems under those conditions. Harvestable in mid-to-late spring. Dense, upright plants produce abundant stems and blooms. 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.Also known as Johnny jump-up, European field pansy, heart's ease, and hybrid violet.
Planting
Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, or direct sow after last frost
Growing
Sun: partial. Water: moderate. Soil: Well-drained soil. Space plants 6" apart. Germination: 7-14 days.