Viola cornuta F1 Sorbet® XP Purple – Deep purple horned viola with an elegant appearance

The Viola cornuta F1 Sorbet® XP Purple is an elegant and vigorous horned violet with intense, deep purple flowers and a subtly contrasting center. This variety belongs to the high-quality Sorbet® XP series, known for its uniform growth, long-lasting blooms, and excellent weather resistance. Thanks to its compact habit and abundant flower production, this viola is ideal for both private gardens and professional landscaping projects in public green spaces.

Deep purple flowers with a refined heart

The Sorbet® XP Purple is distinguished by its intense purple petals with a subtly contrasting centre, creating a luxurious and striking accent in the garden. The medium-sized flowers are produced in abundance, creating a full, evenly flowering plant that adds long-lasting colour and elegance to borders, window boxes, and patio plants.

The purple hue remains intense and stable, even in cooler temperatures or changeable spring weather, making this viola suitable for early season planting in spring and autumn.

Sorbet® XP Series: Strong growth and uniform performance

The Sorbet® XP series is a further development within the Sorbet® family and offers extra vitality, strong branching, and increased tolerance to cold and heat. As an F1 hybrid, the Purple variety is characterized by compact growth, uniform development, and a sturdy plant habit.

Thanks to these properties, the plant retains its shape and is ideal for bedding, pots, balcony boxes and mass planting, where consistency and aesthetics are important.

Long flowering period and easy to maintain

The flowering period of Viola cornuta F1 Sorbet® XP Purple begins in early spring and can extend into summer, depending on weather conditions. In mild winters, the plant may also rebloom in autumn. Regularly removing dead flowers will ensure profuse and continuous flowering.

Maintenance is simple and accessible:

• Location: sun to partial shade

• Soil: well-drained and humus-rich

• Water: regularly, without prolonged wet soil

• Fertilization: light nutrition stimulates extra flowering

Thanks to its good cold resistance, this viola is suitable for early planting and seasonal displays.

Versatile applications in gardens and public green spaces

The Viola cornuta F1 Sorbet® XP Purple is often used in:

• Garden borders and flowerbeds

• Balcony and patio boxes

• Hanging baskets

• Public green spaces and gardens

• Seasonal presentations in garden centers

Its deep purple colour and compact growth make this variety perfect for striking accents and harmonious combinations with other spring and autumn flowering bulbs.

Sustainable choice and attractive to pollinators

Besides its aesthetic value, this horned violet contributes to biodiversity. The flowers attract bees and other pollinating insects, making the Purple variety a sustainable and environmentally friendly choice for gardeners and landscapers.