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Helen Mount Johnny Jump Up Seeds

Viola tricolor

5.00 (9 reviews)
  • HOW TO GROW
  • FAST FACTS
  • REVIEWS

HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Direct sow in spring, planting just below the surface of the soil. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination, which usually occurs within 1-2 weeks. This Viola Tricolor plant can also be started indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost of spring.

Growing: Water seedlings occasionally until they become established. Control weeds, since this plant does not do well with competition. Mature plants do fairly well in drought, though they adapt to well-drained moist soil. These plants also have excellent resistance to both heat and cold. It also grows well in rocky or sandy soil. This plant readily reseeds itself.

Harvesting: These blossoms do not perform well as cut flowers, and are best enjoyed outdoors.

Seed Saving: After the flowers fade, oval pods will begin to develop. When ripe, each pod will split open into three sections that hold the ripe seeds. Remove the Johnny Jump-Up flower seeds. Since they lose their viability quickly, planting immediately will result in the best germination. If storing is necessary, keep the Viola Tricolor seed in the refrigerator until planting.

FAST FACTS

Common Names: Horned Pansy, Horned Violet, Tufted Violet

Latin Name: Viola tricolor

Species Origin: Introduced US Wildflower

Type: Garden Flowers

Life Cycle: Annual, Perennial

USDA Zones: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast

Seeds per Ounce: 25,000

Stratification: No Stratification

Germination Ease: No Stratification

Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun

Height: 9 Inches

Color: Yellow, Blue, Purple

Bloom Season: Blooms Late Spring, Blooms Early Summer, Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall

Helen Mount Johnny Jump Up Seeds 5.0
Review By Trinity

USDA Zone 5

I direct sowed my seeds last spring, was able to get blooms before the heat of the summer and now am seeing them in their second year. It's so lovely to see the little viola faces shining up at you in the spring, they even cross pollinated with some other violas near by, creating new colours for this years garden!

Helen Mount Johnny Jump Up Seeds 5.0
Review By tobias Ralph W Brown

cold stratificatiion

A goodly amount of seeds in both packets of lavandor and the johnny jump ups. well packaged and short shipping time. Happy!

Helen Mount Johnny Jump Up Seeds 5.0
Review By Jean Davis

Great company for seeds.

Love customer service. Quality seeds. Perfect packaging.

Helen Mount Johnny Jump Up Seeds 5.0
Review By Cynthia Flores

Huntington Beach Public Library Seed Library

The seeds arrived in a very timely manner. We are looking forward to adding this selection to our seed library.

Helen Mount Johnny Jump Up Seeds 5.0
Review By Catherine Thompson

Did not sprout

I planted indoors according to all recommendations and they did not sprout.

Helen Mount Johnny Jump Up Seeds 5.0
Review By Kimberly D Holmes

johnny jump ups

A lot of seeds, can't wait to grow them and the delivery time was great too!

Helen Mount Johnny Jump Up Seeds 5.0
Review By Joan

Seeds Arrived Quickly

I just planted them. Thanks for getting them to me so quickly during these strange times.

Helen Mount Johnny Jump Up Seeds 5.0
Review By seed grower

well packaged

Seeds arrived well packaged.Should be high germination rate. Super pleased.

Helen Mount Johnny Jump Up Seeds 5.0
Review By Cristall Short

Johnny Jump Ups

Great service with my online order and they arrived quickly!

Size Price Quantity
XL Mylar Packet (~1,000 Seeds) $3.48 -+
1/4 Oz Mylar (7.09g) $7.96 -+
1 Oz Mylar (~25,000 Seeds) $14.07 -+
1/4 Lb Mylar (113g) $38.40 -+
1 Lb Mylar (454g) $144.00 Notify Me
5 Lb Bulk Bag (2.27kg) $648.00 -+
10 Lb Bulk Bag (4.54kg) $1,152.00 -+
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DESCRIPTION

With cheery purple, yellow, and white faces, this charming wildflower looks a mini version of the pansy. This petite beauty often reseeds itself and springs up voluntarily year after year.
This bright-eyed flower once grew wild throughout Europe, and was known as "hearts-ease." Other common names included Love in Idleness, the Trinity Herb, and Three Faces in a Hood. Though the identity of "Johnny" is not known, that particular name seems to originate in 18th century America. Thomas Jefferson's notes of his extensive garden show that he planted this flower on April 1, 1767.

HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Direct sow in spring, planting just below the surface of the soil. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination, which usually occurs within 1-2 weeks. This Viola Tricolor plant can also be started indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost of spring.

Growing: Water seedlings occasionally until they become established. Control weeds, since this plant does not do well with competition. Mature plants do fairly well in drought, though they adapt to well-drained moist soil. These plants also have excellent resistance to both heat and cold. It also grows well in rocky or sandy soil. This plant readily reseeds itself.

Harvesting: These blossoms do not perform well as cut flowers, and are best enjoyed outdoors.

Seed Saving: After the flowers fade, oval pods will begin to develop. When ripe, each pod will split open into three sections that hold the ripe seeds. Remove the Johnny Jump-Up flower seeds. Since they lose their viability quickly, planting immediately will result in the best germination. If storing is necessary, keep the Viola Tricolor seed in the refrigerator until planting.

FAST FACTS

Common Names: Horned Pansy, Horned Violet, Tufted Violet

Latin Name: Viola tricolor

Species Origin: Introduced US Wildflower

Type: Garden Flowers

Life Cycle: Annual, Perennial

USDA Zones: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast

Seeds per Ounce: 25,000

Stratification: No Stratification

Germination Ease: No Stratification

Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun

Height: 9 Inches

Color: Yellow, Blue, Purple

Bloom Season: Blooms Late Spring, Blooms Early Summer, Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall

Reviews

5.00
Global Rating: 5.00 from 9 reviews
5.0

Review By Trinity

USDA Zone 5

I direct sowed my seeds last spring, was able to get blooms before the heat of the summer and now am seeing them in their second year. It's so lovely to see the little viola faces shining up at you in the spring, they even cross pollinated with some other violas near by, creating new colours for this years garden!

5.0

Review By tobias Ralph W Brown

cold stratificatiion

A goodly amount of seeds in both packets of lavandor and the johnny jump ups. well packaged and short shipping time. Happy!

5.0

Review By Jean Davis

Great company for seeds.

Love customer service. Quality seeds. Perfect packaging.

5.0

Review By Cynthia Flores

Huntington Beach Public Library Seed Library

The seeds arrived in a very timely manner. We are looking forward to adding this selection to our seed library.

5.0

Review By Catherine Thompson

Did not sprout

I planted indoors according to all recommendations and they did not sprout.

5.0

Review By Kimberly D Holmes

johnny jump ups

A lot of seeds, can't wait to grow them and the delivery time was great too!

5.0

Review By Joan

Seeds Arrived Quickly

I just planted them. Thanks for getting them to me so quickly during these strange times.

5.0

Review By seed grower

well packaged

Seeds arrived well packaged.Should be high germination rate. Super pleased.

5.0

Review By Cristall Short

Johnny Jump Ups

Great service with my online order and they arrived quickly!