They smell enchanting during their flowering period, which lasts from April to May. They have an enriching effect not only in the wild in nature, but also in beds or in balcony boxes. But what should you consider when planting violets?
How do I plant violets correctly?
To plant violets successfully, you should plant them in semi-shady locations in autumn or spring, sow the seeds 10 cm apart and prepare the soil with permeable, loamy-sandy, humus-rich, nutrient-rich substrate.
When is the best time to plant?
You should plant violets in autumn or spring. The ideal period is between February and March or between September and October. The day for planting should be mild. It goes without saying that there should be no ground frost. Once planted, these plants like to multiply on their own, for example through self-sowing.
How are the seeds sown?
The seeds of Viola are cold germinators. For this reason, they are best sown outdoors in the open field. It is not absolutely necessary to use them at home. But it is safer.
This is how sowing works best:
- Sowing seeds in pot or seed box
- Distance between seeds: 10 cm
- put outside, for example on the balcony, for several weeks (stratification)
- ideal temperature for stratification: 1 to 5 °C
- then put it in (15 to 20 °C germination temperature)
- Keep soil moist
- Germination time: 2 to 4 weeks
Which location is suitable?
After growing or buying, the violets are planted. Ideally, the location is partially shaded. Violets can cope with a sunny location as long as it doesn't get too hot there in summer. A place that is cool to moderately warm and humid would be good.
What characteristics do violets require in the soil?
In order to keep the subsequent care of the violets to a minimum, the substrate should be perfect right from the start. It should have the following features:
- permeable
- loamy to loamy-sandy
- humos
- nutrient-rich
- moderately moist to moderately dry
Which plant neighbors go well with violets?
Whether in the meadow, on the side of the path, between the trees, in front of the trees on a wall or elsewhere - violets feel comfortable in the presence of the following plants and come into their own:
- Primroses
- Evergreen
- Ferns
- liverwort
- Foam Blossom
- Funkia
- Lily of the valley
- Astilbene
- Bluebells
- Lungwort
- Deadnettle
- Crocuses
- Snowdrops
- Winterlings
Tips & Tricks
For a good start, you should enrich the soil with compost (€12.00 on Amazon) before planting.
