Soft but striking. ‘Rose Beacon’ blooms in a romantic shade of dusty rose-pink with a golden eye — the kind of colour that lifts a gloomy spring day. These hybrid violas are bred for bigger blooms, superb uniformity, and serious staying power. Ideal for edging paths, pots, or tucking into spring displays with effortless charm. A beautiful cottage garden favourite which will flower repeatedly if deadheaded regularly. A cool weather plant which will flower in spring if sowed the previous year. When to Sow : Jul - Sep for Feb - May Flowers Jan - Mar for May - Jul Flowers May - Jul for Sep - Nov Flowers
HOW TO SOW VIOLAS:
Sow in spring for same year flowering and in Autumn for following year spring flowers.
May require cold stratification, place seeds in fridge for 2 weeks prior to sowing.
Surface sow into moist sell drained compost and just cover with a sprinkle of soil. Pat down to make contact. Ideal temp. 18-22°C.
Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into individual pots. - Classification: Annual/Hardy Annual
- Expert Level: Medium
- Germination Time: 2-4wks
- Flowering Time: Apr - Oct
- Site: Full Sun/Part Sun
- Soil Type: Will grow in most soils
- Soil Acidity: All Types
- Mositure: Well drained
- Care: Deadhead regularly for prolonged flowering period. Growing in shade & spacing closely will elongate stems for cut flower production
- Use: Garden Borders, Pots, Edible, Cut flowers
- Harvesting: Cut when flowers are just starting to open, stems will continue to grow in the vase after cutting
- Days to Maturity: 80-90 Days
- Vase Life: 5-7 Days
- Height:15-20cm
- Plant Spacing: 10cm
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