They've been standing in the neighbor's bed for years. There they bloom exuberantly and honestly - it makes you jealous. So why not plant horned violets yourself? But the question is: When?
When is the best time to plant horned violets?
The optimal planting time for horned violets from the garden center is mid-May after the Ice Saints. Sowing horned violet seeds outdoors should be done between August and March or between May and July in order to bloom profusely next spring or summer.
Plants of early horned violets
Most gardeners choose pre-grown horned violets from their trusted garden center. These should be planted in mid-May, ideally after the Ice Saints when frost is no longer expected.
Previously grown horned violets should not be planted outdoors. Otherwise there is a risk of frostbite. The horned violets were not hardened in the greenhouse or covered garden center.
Sowing – in the house and in the bed
Sowing differs from planting early horned violets. First, you should consider whether you want to sow the horned violets at home, in the winter garden or directly in the bed. Caution: Germination can take a long time. To speed things up, the seeds should be rubbed with sand before sowing. This will scratch the shell and make it easier to break through.
For sowing at home and in the winter garden, the seeds should be sown between March and May. Then it says:
- Press seeds lightly and moisten (light germinator)
- Make it dark for 10 days and keep the soil moist
- if cotyledons are visible, move the seed tray to a bright place
Sowing directly in the bed takes place between August and March on a frost-free day. The flowers appear in spring. Alternatively, the seeds can be sown between May and July. Then they will bloom absolutely magnificently next summer.
Tips & Tricks
In general, it is not advisable to plant horned violets during their flowering period. Even the flowering weakens the plant. An additional change of location would mean enormous stress.
