Viola cornuta F1 Sorbet® XP Blue Blotch – Powerful horned viol with deep blue tones

The Viola cornuta F1 Sorbet® XP Blue Blotch is a high-quality horned viola distinguished by its intense color, vigorous growth, and excellent weather resistance. This variety from the well-known Sorbet® XP series was specially developed for optimal performance under a wide range of weather conditions. Thanks to its uniform growth and abundant flowering, this viola is an excellent choice for both private gardens and professional landscaping projects.

Deep blue flowers with a characteristic blotch pattern

The most striking feature of Sorbet® XP Blue Blotch is the vibrant deep blue flower colour, combined with a contrasting dark blotch pattern at the centre of the flower. This classic pansy appearance gives the plant an elegant, timeless look. The bright colours remain intense even in cool, changeable weather, making this viola particularly suitable for early spring and autumn planting.

The flowers are medium-sized and produced in large numbers. This creates a compact, profusely flowering plant that provides long-lasting color in borders, window boxes, and pots.

Sorbet® XP: improved performance and vitality

The Sorbet® XP series is a further development within the Sorbet® family and is known for its extra strong growth and improved tolerance to cold and heat. As an F1 hybrid, the Blue Blotch variety offers excellent uniformity, vigorous branching, and stable plant habit.

Thanks to its compact growth, the plant remains attractively compact and is less prone to overgrowth or lodging. This makes it ideal for bedding, mass planting, and container cultivation.

Long flowering period and easy maintenance

The flowering period of Viola cornuta F1 Sorbet® XP Blue Blotch extends from early spring until well into summer, and in mild winters even into autumn. Regularly removing dead flowers promotes continuous flowering and keeps the plant compact.

Maintenance is simple and limited:

• Location: sun to partial shade

• Soil: well-drained and humus-rich

• Water: regularly, without wet feet

• Nutrition: light fertilization for extra flowering.

This viola is resistant to lower temperatures and can tolerate light frost without any problems.

Versatile applications in gardens and landscapes

The Viola cornuta F1 Sorbet® XP Blue Blotch is extremely versatile and is widely used in:

• Garden borders and flowerbeds

• Balcony and patio boxes

• Hanging baskets

• Public green spaces and gardens

• Seasonal presentations in garden centers

Its strong performance and uniform appearance make this variety very popular with growers, gardeners and landscape architects.

Attractive to pollinators and a sustainable choice

Besides its ornamental value, this horned violet contributes to biodiversity. Its flowers attract bees and other beneficial insects, making it a sustainable choice for environmentally conscious planting.