Viola Sorbet Honeybee seeds - Viola cornuta

Sowing the seeds of Viola cornuta ‘Sorbet Honeybee’ allows you to easily grow this very floriferous horned violet, prized for its golden and coppery hues that bring warmth and originality to spring scenes. Its low, spreading habit forms a dense cushion, ideal for elegantly dressing borders, planters, or hanging baskets. This biennial is very cold-resistant and establishes easily in any moist, well-drained soil. To enjoy long and continuous flowering, simply remove faded flowers regularly.

Viola cornuta 'Sorbet Honeybee' is a hybrid cultivar from the Violaceae family, derived from the species Viola cornuta, also known as the horned violet or horned pansy. This species is native to the Pyrenees and the Cantabrian Mountains in northern Spain, where it grows naturally in alpine meadows and rocky areas. The cultivar 'Sorbet Honeybee', registered under the name 'PAS1122567', was developed by PanAmerican Seed. This cultivar is distinguished by its bicoloured flowers with yellow and coppery tones, reminiscent of a bee's colours. The flowers measure about 2.5 cm in diameter and appear from early spring until autumn, and even winter in mild climates. The plant has a dense cushion-like habit and rapid growth, reaching about 15 to 20 cm in height and width both in the ground and in pots. The foliage is medium green, with oval and slightly toothed leaves. The stems are flexible and slightly hairy. The root system is fibrous and shallow, suited to well-drained soils. The flowers of Viola cornuta are edible, so feel free to decorate your plates with one or two flowers, or even scatter a few on your salads to add a touch of colour. They are also appreciated for their delicate fragrance and their ability to attract pollinators, such as bees and butterflies.

Viola cornuta ‘Sorbet Honeybee’ illuminates borders like small amber shards at ground level. This warm and vibrant flowering calls for delicate associations: one can imagine it with Botanical Tulips, anchoring itself in the grey-green foliage of an Artemisia schmidtiana ‘Nana’, or dancing around ‘Matrix Lavender Shades’ pansies.