Viola x cornuta Sorbet Orange Duet’


Gold Medal

A unique new colour combination in a species is always an exciting development, and this vibrant orange and purple combination, the first ever in Viola x cornuta, certainly excited the Fleuroselect judges, who commented on 'a truly unique product with exceptional flower colour', and simply 'beautiful all round'. Viola 'Sorbet Orange Duet' is an exceptional pack performer, and goes on to brighten containers, window boxes or rock gardens with its colourful face for months on end.

in detail

Violas are small relatives of Pansies, and belong to the family Violaceae, which has undergone so much crossing over the years that the precise genetic origins are difficult to define. Violas are theoretically perennials, but are generally grown as annuals, sown in the spring for June – October flowering, or as biennials, sown in the winter for March – August flowering. Violas are much loved, grateful plants, which are used for an enormous variety of uses and applications. They give a wonderful colour contrast in rock gardens, peek out from under taller plants in borders, brighten up containers, baskets and window boxes and generally show their happy sunny faces wherever they are planted. When sown for spring flowering they provide the first splash of colour after the long winter, as autumn flowerers they prolong the colours of summer and cheer up a dull grey day. Regular deadheading will prolong the display, and Viola x cornuta tends to be hardier and more weather resistant than its Pansy relatives with their larger flowers. In the garden centre, 'Sorbet Orange Duet' will stand out from the vast assortment of violas and pansies on display for its stunning colour combination, and for its compact, mature appearance in the pack. Everyone loves Viola, and no-one who sees it will be able to resist 'Sorbet Orange Duet'!

Technical information

Novelty Characteristic:
Unique purple and orange colour combination
Colour:
Purple cap with orange face
Flower:
Single flower, 3 - 3.5 cm diameter.
Flowering Period:
Spring to early Summer or Autumn to early Spring
Type:
Annual, biennial, F1, diploid
Use:
Bedding & container plant
Seed:
1300 seeds per gram
Plant:
18-20 cm high, 20 - 25 cm spread, bushy form
Growing:

Sow Jan-Feb for Spring, July-Aug for Autumn. Sow at 18-21°C. Grow on at 18-21°C. Transplant when first full leaves appear.

Planting:
Plant out at 20 x 30cm in a sunny spot

Registration details

Breeder:
PanAmerican Seed
Entry number:
20/01