Johnny Jump-Up

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SKU: 0996
$3.95 to $8.14

Item Details

(aka Heartsease) Native to Spain and the Pyrenees Mountains. Truly a classic garden flower that never goes out of fashion. Like all violas, can be used as an edible garnish with cheeses or salads. Plants are exceedingly free-blooming from spring through late autumn.


  • Conventional
  • Self-seeding biennial plants grow to 5-6 inches
  • Purple and yellow blossoms
  • Good for container growing
  • Flower heads are edible

Growing Instructions

Instructions - Sow seeds indoors 1/4" deep. Transplant outdoors when the spring temperatures are still cool and a light frost is possible. Plants enjoy cool rich soil.

  • Start Indoors: 6-8 weeks before last frost
  • Germination: 10-14 Days
  • Plant Outdoors: 6-9' Apart
  • Light: Sun/Partial Shade

Ratings & Reviews

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Look delicate, yet they are exceedingly hardy!

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Bought these one, possibly two years ago. They have self seeded and thrive, even under the snow (zone 5).