SEASON-LONG FRAGRANT BLOOMS: Our Arkwright Ruby (Viola Cornuta) Viola Seeds is a perennial flower seeds that bloom from spring through fall, offering months of vibrant and rich ruby-red shade with gold center edging sweet scented flowers that brighten any garden. Once established, this ideal seeds for planting flowers outdoors will continue to thrive elegantly. COMPACT & EASY PLANTING: Reaching 8 inches tall, our viola flower seeds are ideal for outdoor or indoor flower seeds and perfect for containers, hanging baskets, garden borders, or smaller spaces. To start, sowing 3-4 seeds per plant is required, then use a well-drained soil (pH 5.8-6.8) with 8 inch spacing and cover thinly at 68F degrees to germinate for 14-21 days. THRIVES IN USDA ZONES 6-9: Our flower seed needs full sun to partial shade for them to thrive and adapt. Also, they are ideal for a variety of weather conditions under USDA Zones 6-9. Whether your flower garden is bathed in sunlight or shade, our viola flowers will flourish, offering flexibility in planting locations. LOW MAINTENANCE & VERSATILE: Once established, these hardy pansies seeds thrive with minimal effort and adapt well to different weather conditions. Start the seeds indoors with plenty of sunlight, then enjoy a stunning display of vibrant blooms in your garden or patio. Perfect for both indoor and outdoor planting! POLLINATOR FRIENDLY & SUPPORTS GARDEN WELL BEING: The colorful blooms made from each seed packets attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators, making it an excellent addition to a garden that supports wildlife as it helps promote a healthy botanical garden. Viola cornuta are charming little flowers for the old-fashioned garden! They are found in many temperate climates around the world. This variety, Arkwright Ruby, has large wine red blooms with a yellow center and edging. They are great for containers, hanging baskets, and window boxes or plant them in mass groupings in the front of the flower border. Butterflies will enjoy the Violas that are in your landscape! They prefer cool conditions, so after they bloom in the spring, cut them back to encourage another bloom again in the fall. They prefer rich, well-drained soil, and they like full sun to partial shade. Once Violas are established, they will often reseed but are not considered to be aggressive. After the danger of frost has passed, directly start the Viola Arkwright Ruby seed outdoors in a clean, weed free bed. Cover the seed lightly. Maintain moisture until germination occurs. With a temperature 68F, germination is usually within 21 days. Space the plants 8 inches apart.