Viola cornuta F1 Sorbet® Orchid Rose Beacon – Colorful violet with strong performance

The Viola cornuta F1 Sorbet® Orchid Rose Beacon is a striking and versatile horned violet known for its rich colors, compact growth, and excellent weather tolerance. This popular annual is a staple in both private gardens and professional landscaping projects. Thanks to its long-lasting blooms and vigorous growth, this viola is ideal for borders, window boxes, hanging baskets, and pots.

Unique color combination and ornamental value

What makes the Sorbet® Orchid Rose Beacon special is its elegant flower color. The petals combine soft orchid and rose tones with a contrasting dark "beacon" eye at the center. This color combination creates a refined yet playful look, making the plant an excellent companion for other spring and autumn bloomers such as primula, daffodils, or other viola varieties.

The flowers are medium-sized and produced in abundance, creating a full, colorful display. Even in cooler temperatures, this viola retains its intense color, making it ideal for early spring planting and autumn applications.

Strong F1 hybrid with reliable growth

The Viola cornuta F1 Sorbet® series is known for its uniform growth and reliability. As an F1 hybrid, Orchid Rose Beacon offers strong root development, a compact plant shape, and excellent branching. This creates a uniform flowering display that is both aesthetically and practically appealing to growers and consumers.

This horned violet grows low and compact, making it less prone to splaying and retaining its shape well. This makes it ideal for bedding and for use in pots on balconies or patios.

Flowering period and maintenance

The Viola cornuta F1 Sorbet® Orchid Rose Beacon blooms from early spring until late summer, and in mild winters, even again in autumn. The plant blooms profusely and continuously, especially when spent flowers are removed regularly.

In terms of maintenance, this viola is very user-friendly:

• Prefers a sunny to semi-shaded location

• Grows best in well-drained, nutritious potting soil

• Water regularly, especially in dry weather

• Light fertilization stimulates extra flowering

Thanks to its cold hardiness, this viola can tolerate light frost well, which makes it very suitable for early season sales.

Applications in gardens and public green spaces

The Viola cornuta F1 Sorbet® Orchid Rose Beacon is widely used in:

• Private gardens

• Balcony and terrace planting

• Municipal parks

• Seasonal store presentations

• Landscape and park planting

Its uniform growth and strong performance also make this viola popular with professional growers and gardeners.

Sustainable and attractive to pollinators

Besides its ornamental value, this viola contributes to biodiversity. Its flowers attract bees and other pollinators, making it a sustainable choice for ecologically responsible planting.