Viola 'Singing the Blues' - SeedsViola x wittrockianaPansy

For summer flowers sow in late winter/spring 1.5mm (1/16 in) deep in good seed compost excluding light as darkness is beneficial. Germination usually takes 14-21 days at 18-20C (66-70F). Keep the soil just moist and avoid high temperatures which wilt prevent germination.

When seedlings are large enough, transplant and grow cool and plant out after hardening off in spring 15-23cm (6-9in) apart in most soils, sun or part shade. For late winter/spring flowering sow mid-summer, treat as above and plant out in the autumn, or sow in late summer, overwinter in a coldframe and plant out early spring.

Seeds and garden supplies will normally be delivered within the time period stated against each product as detailed above. Plants, bulbs, corms, tubers, shrubs, trees, potatoes, etc. are delivered at the appropriate time for planting or potting on. Delivery times will be stated on the product page above, or in your order acknowledgement page and email.

Orders for packets of seed incur a delivery charge of £2.99.

Orders which include any other products will incur a delivery charge of £6.99.

Where an order includes both packets of seeds and other products, a maximum delivery charge of £7.99 will apply - regardless of the number of items ordered.

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