{"product_id":"johnny-jump-up-viola-seeds","title":"Johnny Jump Up Viola Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Helen Mount' Viola is a charming heirloom variety beloved for its delicate tricolor blooms and resilient nature. Each petite flower features a vibrant blend of purple, yellow, and lavender blue petals that brighten garden beds, containers, and walkways. Growing just 6 to 12 inches tall and spreading gently, this low growing perennial (often grown as an annual or biennial) creates a colorful carpet that blooms from early spring through fall in cooler climates. Highly attractive to bees and early season pollinators, 'Helen Mount' is also edible, making it a delightful addition to culinary gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Heart's Ease or Wild Pansy, \u003ci\u003eViola cornuta\u003c\/i\u003e is prized for its versatility and long blooming season. 'Helen Mount' is ideal for borders, rock gardens, containers, and naturalized areas where it can self-sow and return year after year in favorable conditions. Its edible blooms make it a favorite for garnishing salads, desserts, and drinks.  Companion plants include pansies, alyssum, snapdragons, and spring bulbs like tulips or daffodils, which complement its compact size and early bloom time.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e'Helen Mount' Viola thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers cool temperatures with moist, well-drained soil. Hardy in USDA Zones 3 to 9, it can bloom through winter in mild climates and reseeds easily for naturalized charm. What sets 'Helen Mount' apart is its heirloom reliability, cold-hardiness, and ability to bloom through seasonal transitions—making it a standout choice for vibrant, low maintenance color nearly year-round.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIn the North, sow seed indoors in cool, bright conditions about 6 to 8 weeks prior to setting out. Water sparingly until plugs are fully rooted. The plants thrive in cool weather and tolerate light frost or cold night temperatures. Acclimatize them outdoors 7 to 10 days prior to transplanting. In the South, plants can be grown for fall and winter flowering. Sow seed indoors in midsummer, 6 to 8 weeks before transplanting into the garden after the cooler weather arrives. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIf you plan to start your seeds indoors, be sure to check out our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/collections\/bio-domes\"\u003eBio Dome Seed Starter Kit\u003c\/a\u003e. With the Bio Dome, you can control the temperature, light, and soil mix to ensure your seeds become strong for transplant. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"parkseed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42601268609083,"sku":"02094-PK-P1","price":3.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/8580\/4859\/files\/02094-PK-P1.jpg?v=1762456283","url":"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/products\/johnny-jump-up-viola-seeds","provider":"Park Seed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}