Sweeties Violas are charming, small-flowered violas with a wide range of pastel and candy-toned blooms. These compact plants thrive in fertile, moist, and well-drained soil, especially during the cool months of spring and fall. Deadheading helps extend the bloom cycle. Ideal for window boxes, mixed borders, or containers, they offer continuous color in the right conditions.

Description: (Viola cornuta). Dainty bicolored blooms perch atop super dwarf plants that grow just 4 inches tall and 6 inches wide. These cuties are excellent for containers, hanging baskets, beds, and borders. Their cottage garden charm is perfect for the garden, and the edible flowers look darling on the plate!

When to Grow Start seeds indoors 10–12 weeks before your last expected spring frost, or sow outdoors in late summer for fall color in mild zones.

How to Sow and Plant Sow Sweeties viola seeds 1/8 inch deep in moist, sterile seed-starting mix. Maintain a temperature of 60–65°F and keep the soil evenly moist. Transplant once seedlings have true leaves and all danger of hard frost has passed.

Transplants should be hardened off before planting. Maintain a temperature of 60–65°F and keep the soil evenly moist. Transplant once seedlings have true leaves and all danger of hard frost has passed.

How to Grow Provide 6 hours of sunlight daily, with afternoon shade in hotter climates. Water regularly to maintain consistent moisture and apply a balanced fertilizer every 4–6 weeks. Deadhead often for prolonged flowering. In suitable zones, Sweeties violas may bloom from fall through spring with adequate protection.

How to Save Seeds: Allow a few flowers to mature fully and develop seed pods. Wait until pods dry and begin to split, then collect. Remove seeds and let them air-dry thoroughly. Store in a cool, dry, dark location in a labeled paper envelope. Use fresh seeds within one to two years for best viability.