Helen Mount Johnny Jump Up – Heirloom Viola Tricolor, Edible Flowers (100 Seeds)
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Helen Mount Johnny Jump Up (Viola tricolor) is a charming heirloom variety known for its cheerful tri-colored blooms in shades of purple, yellow, and white. These delicate, pansy-like flowers bloom generously in cool weather, adding bright color to garden beds, borders, and containers.
Growing 6–10 inches tall with a spreading habit, this compact annual (or short-lived perennial in mild climates) thrives in early spring and fall. The edible flowers make a lovely garnish for salads, desserts, and beverages.
Johnny Jump Ups are easy to grow and often self-seed, returning year after year in favorable conditions. They perform beautifully in cottage gardens, woodland edges, and pollinator-friendly plantings.
You will receive:
✔️ 100 Helen Mount Johnny Jump Up seeds
✔️ Botanical name: Viola tricolor
✔️ Open-pollinated, untreated seeds
✔️ Non-GMO
✔️ Secure packaging
🌿 Plant Details
Common Name: Johnny Jump Up, Helen Mount
Botanical Name: Viola tricolor
Plant Type: Annual or short-lived perennial
Growth Rate: Moderate
Height: 6–10 inches
Spread: 6–12 inches
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
Water: Moderate
USDA Zones: 3–9
Bloom Time: Spring and fall (cool seasons)
Bloom Color: Purple, yellow, and white
Drought Tolerance: Moderate once established
💡 Ideal for borders, containers, cottage gardens, woodland gardens, and edible flower beds.
🌱 Seed Germination Instructions
Start indoors 8–10 weeks before last frost or direct sow in early spring or fall.
Lightly cover seeds with 1/8 inch of soil (darkness helps germination).
Keep soil consistently moist.
Germination typically occurs within 10–20 days at 60–70°F.
Seeds benefit from a short cold stratification (1–2 weeks) for improved germination.
Helen Mount Johnny Jump Up – Heirloom Viola Tricolor, Edible Flowers (100 Seeds)
$9.99