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  • Johnny Jump-Up violas

    I sowed some Johnny Jump-Up viola seeds at the beginning of February and now have trays full of seedlings. I planted some of these out onto the allotment yesterday and was told by that they won't flower now by another allotment owner. Am now feeling a bit glum, are they right?

  • #2
    They should be fine - they may flower next year or if you are lucky, over winter. You could sow later in the summer for next spring.
    When do you sow Seed, use my Sowing Calendar
    Whooops - now what are the dogs getting up to?

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    • #3
      So there won't be any flowers this spring/summer? This gardening lark requires patience, doesn't it!

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      • #4
        Even if you have to wait a while for some flowers by then they should have really good roots and produce more flowers than ever.
        Updated my blog on 13 January

        http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra.../blogs/stella/

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        • #5
          They could well flower this year. But yes, gardening requires patience and forward planning. Always carefully read the packet so you know what to do when, and how long something takes to flower (or fruit)

          If you're impatient for flowers, go buy a potted viola for instant colour
          All gardeners know better than other gardeners." -- Chinese Proverb.

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          • #6
            There's always some clever clogs trying to ruin your day isn't there? Leve them there, keep them weeded and laugh at him when they flower!
            Whoever plants a garden believes in the future.

            www.vegheaven.blogspot.com Updated March 9th - Spring

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            • #7
              The only other place I have heard of Johnny Jump up is in California - and they are valued because once they set seed after flowering, new plants jump up all by themselves!
              Whooops - now what are the dogs getting up to?

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              • #8
                Thanks for the replies, you've cheered me up a bit! Fingers crossed I get something this year, but if not then with a bit of luck next year should be lovely. I think I'd just assumed that they were a spring flower therefore if the packet said to sow in Feb, they would germinate and flower within a few months, rather than taking a year to bed in.

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