HT Horned Viola Johnny Jump Up Seeds (Viola cornuta)

Brighten your garden with the cheerful blooms of HT Horned Viola Johnny Jump Up. This charming compact variety produces masses of colourful, delicate flowers that are perfect for borders, edging, rockeries, containers, hanging baskets, and as attractive ground cover. The edible flowers also make a beautiful garnish for salads, desserts, and cakes. Suitable for growing as an annual or a perennial, Johnny Jump Up provides delightful spring colour and is loved by both gardeners and pollinators.

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Viola cornuta
• Common Name: Horned Viola Johnny Jump Up
• Plant Type: Annual / Perennial
• Flower Colour: Mixed shades of purple, yellow and white
• Height: 20 cm
• Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Flowering Time: April – May
• Contents: Approx. 0.3 grams

Growing Information

When to Sow

For flowering in the same year, sow indoors from February to March and transplant outdoors during April or May.

For beautiful spring displays the following year, sow outdoors from mid-July to mid-August in a seedbed and transplant to their final position in autumn.

How to Sow

Sow seeds thinly in trays or modules filled with fine seed compost and cover lightly with compost or vermiculite. Keep the soil evenly moist and place in a bright, cool location. Once seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant into individual pots before hardening off and planting outdoors.

Growing Tips

• Prefers fertile, well-drained soil.
• Thrives in full sun or partial shade.
• Remove faded flowers regularly to encourage more blooms.
• Excellent for naturalising and creating colourful ground cover.
• Edible flowers are perfect for decorating desserts, drinks and salads.

Why Choose HT Horned Viola Johnny Jump Up?

• Produces colourful edible flowers.
• Ideal for borders, containers, rockeries and ground cover.
• Compact plants reaching around 20 cm tall.
• Suitable as both an annual and perennial.
• Easy to grow and perfect for gardeners of all experience levels.