Superba® Mini(penny) Yellow Jump Up Imp F1

Class

Dicotyledons

Division

Angiospermae

Family

Violaceae

Order

Malpighiales

Genus

Viola

Species

cuckold

Description

This small ornamental herbaceous plant is prized for its lush, elegant blooms that appear from early autumn until late spring with a profusion of small flowers, which are also well liked by useful insects such as bees. Its compact growth makes it perfect for landscape use in flowerbeds or borders as well as for decorating terraces and balconies in pots or planters, even in arrangements with other species. Resistant to low winter temperatures, it provides an accent of colour at times when other plants are often dormant.

Varietal description

The viola superba mini is very branched, compact and uniform. It is early and produces many flowers that cover the entire foliage. It is suitable for high-density cultivation, therefore for packs and small pots. Ideal for autumn but also spring production, without the need for vernalization to flower. Thanks to its natural compactness it does not stretch in hot weather, so it is suitable for first transplants in late summer and can also be grown without growth regulators. Due to its aptitude for flowering uninterruptedly even in the coldest periods and under snow, it is one of the most frequently used plants in landscaping, as well as on balconies.

curiosity and special features

The horned violet is often associated with happiness and prosperity, and also symbolises the memory of an important person or event. Some varieties are cultivated for their flowers used to add colour and flavour to salads and dishes.

Origin and Diffusion

A species native to the Pyrenees and the Cantabrian Mountains; described for the first time in the 18th century by the Swedish physician and naturalist Charles Linnaeus, it immediately aroused interest in central Europe by adorning gardens of historic residences and park beds. The wide assortment of varieties present today derives from crosses, even between different species belonging to the same Viola genus, and is characterised by a variability of features such as plant habit, size and shape of the flowers as well as the colour shades of their petals.

Flower size

Flower is small, lending elegance to the thriving bloom.

Leaf

Leaf has a lanceolate lamina.

Flowering period

It flowers from early autumn to late spring for a duration of 120 to 220 days, providing a unique decorative accent to gardens or terraces even during the coldest periods of the year.

Leaf color

Solid-coloured Leaf.

Plant height

The plant's height varies from 0.1 to 0.15 m. It is perfect as a first-rate plant in flowerbeds or borders to create colourful groups, also in composition with other ornamental herbaceous plants.

Lifespan

Biennial herb.

Suggested planting locations

Versatile in use, it is considered one of the perfect ornamentals to add an accent of elegance and colour in outdoor spaces such as flowerbeds, balconies, borders, planters, tubs

Stem/stem

Herbaceous stem, the variety has no thorns.

Flower

The flower has a simple, small form with an irregular corolla and two-coloured petals. It flowers from early autumn to late spring, with a flowering period of between 120 and 220 days. It is attractive to bees.

Growth

A compact growing variety, ideal for creating homogeneous and proportionate compositions.

Plant habit

Globose habitus.

branching

Theabundant branching allows for a dense and proportionate decorative result.

pH

The pH of the ideal soil or medium for viola cornuta is sub-acidic, with optimum values between 5.5 and 5.9.

soil preparation

Before transplanting into the bed, carry out light digging to remove weeds, any residues from previous crops and bulky stones. We also recommend adding and possibly burying 5/10 cm of good soil on the soil surface to improve the environment where the plants will take root.

sun exposure

Suitable for exposure in half shade, bright shade, full sun.

Ideal climate and temperature

The ideal temperature is between 10 and 18 °C. The biological temperature is between 2 and 30 °C; it is a Synthetic cultivation information plant that adapts to different soil types, an easy-to-grow plant that is extremely versatile in flowerbeds and tubs

Use

Cultivated and loved by green professionals and enthusiasts, at all levels of experience, in different fields of application such as:
Outdoor Landscape Design Landscaping Outdoor ornamental

Hardiness

Highly rustic variety, in flowerbeds it withstands cold winter climates well.

Soil/medium

For proper growth the ideal soil is medium-textured, draining and with organic matter; for use in planters or tubs a spring plant soil containing peat and perlite is recommended.

Maintenance

An easy-to-grow variety of viola cornuta; the low level of management required by the plant gives it added value.

cultivation tips

Some specific cultivation tips for better vegetative growth followed by lush flowering:

Avoid over-watering For a good, abundant and continuous flowering, fertilise well both in autumn and spring at the vegetative restart and water regularly Exposure to direct light

Composition

Suitable for compact and colourful ornamental bedding compositions, also in combination with flowering plants with different heights in order to create perspective views. Colour combinations can include shades of the same hue or an alternation by choosing from the different varieties available, composing designs or patterns according to personal fantasy, or with other species such as Bellis perennis, Myosotis sylvatica, Ranunculus asiaticus; even in a smaller space such as planters or tubs it can be inserted in alternation with other herbaceous plants obtaining elegant and refined results.

planting

For bed planting, an average density of 30 plants per square metre is recommended in order to ensure proper development of each specimen and thus achieve a harmonious and proportionate final composition. When transplanting, take care not to injure the roots of the seedlings and avoid sinking the lumps completely; finally, water immediately after planting.

Irrigation

Use rainwater, alternatively from the aqueduct, either manually or by irrigation. After transplanting assist the seedling to ensure proper root development in the new site by keeping it at a constant but not saturated humidity. Then allow the substrate or soil to dry out slightly after each watering, avoiding dryness; it is advisable to prevent water stagnation which can lead to the development of fungal diseases and rot, also do not water the aerial part of the plant from above during the late afternoon or evening.

Fertilization

After proper establishment in the new planting site, carry out regular Fertilisation, proportionate to the needs of the plant, by adding to the soil or medium a balanced liquid fertiliser specifically for ornamental Flower plants, to be diluted in the irrigation water.

Edibility for humans

Non-edible ornamental variety.

advise 1

In autumn flowerbeds it is interesting to combine with other colours of violets, forming monochrome patches in succession of at least 50-70 cm. By colour or with Myosotis Mon amie because this flowers both in autumn and spring, accompanying the mini-white violets with its blue flowers until late spring for a unique effect. Transplanted in spring, on the other hand, an arrangement with other white (bellis) blue or red flowers such as buttercups is preferable.