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With its royal color, 'King Henry', (formerly called 'Prince Henry') delivers little mounds of beauty to your garden and containers. Violas love the cool weather of spring and fall, making them ideal for spring bulb cover, and for fall color after annuals are spent. In mild climates, they cheerfully bloom through the winter. Use the edible petals to garnish soft cheese or baked goods.
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- Variety Info
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Variety Info
Family: Violaceae
Native: Southwestern Europe
Hardiness: Frost-tolerant perennial in USDA zones 6-9; often grown as an annual. Reseeds readily.
Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Bloom Period: Heaviest in cool weather
Plant Dimensions: 4"–8" tall and wide
Variety Info: ¾" deep violet-blue with a small bright yellow center
Attributes: Deer Resistant, Edible Flower, Good for Containers, Frost Tolerant
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. Cold Climates: 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date, or in midsummer for fall and the following spring bloom. Mild Climates: Late summer for cool–season bloom.
When to Start Inside: 8 to 10 weeks before your average last frost date for early spring planting, and midsummer for fall planting in both mild and cold climates.
Sprouts in: 7–20 days
Plant Seeds (Depth): ⅛"
Space Seeds: A group of 3 seeds every 4"–6"
Thinning: When ½"–1" tall, thin to 1 every 4"–6"
Growing Info
Harvesting: For longest vase life, harvest flowers in the morning, just as flower buds begin to open.
- Grace S.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsMay 26, 2026King Henry and Johnny Jump ups
Great germination, they are beautiful, but I’d wished I knew in advance that the slugs love them too. Need plants that are more slug resistant. 😀🐌
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerEGEpic GardeningJun 3, 2026Hey Grace,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with the King Henry Viola Seeds! It's wonderful to hear that you had great germination and are enjoying those beautiful blooms.
I totally get the slug situation - it's like they have a sixth sense for finding the most gorgeous plants in the garden! 🐌 Your honest feedback about the slug appeal is really helpful for other gardeners who might be planning their beds in slug-prone areas.
Despite the uninvited dinner guests, I'm so glad you're still loving the violas enough to give them 5 stars! Thanks for sharing your experience and that generous rating. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Jessica S.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsApr 1, 20245 Stars
I love planting these in the fall for late winter and early spring blooms. This year I under-planted tulip bulbs and it was so pretty!
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - Bear M.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsOct 21, 20235 Stars
The seeds germinated readily, and I now have a bunch of sweet little violets growing among the vegetables. They’re too pretty for me to eat right now, but I’m planning on collecting some soon. The plants are small but sturdy.
- Karla L.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsJun 15, 20235 Stars
100% germination.
Zone 9a. It’s my first year growing anything!!!
My boy grows veggies and my girl grows flowers. I’m looking forward to decorating her food with these.
- Jennifer R.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsMay 1, 2026my favorite early bloomer
these dainty purple blooms were the first to appear in my Arizona garden & are the tiny elders now. Their colors are just as vibrant now as when they appeared. very happy with these seeds! Next season, I'll spread them around in containers and give the away to friends. such a pretty flower to share!
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerEGEpic GardeningMay 6, 2026Hey Jennifer,
We're so happy that our King Henry Viola Seeds were your first early bloomers in your Arizona garden! There's something so special about those first flowers of the season, and we're so happy our violas got to be your garden's welcoming committee! We think it's wonderful that you're planning to spread the joy by growing them in containers to share with friends next season - what a lovely way to pass along the beauty of these pretty flowers! Thanks for sharing your blooming success with us! Keep on growing 🌻️
