Horned Violet ‘Admire® Clear’ F1 is a premium, uniform hybrid variety bred in Germany, distinguished by abundant flowering and excellent weather resistance. The packet contains 20 seeds and offers a color mix of clean, pure shades, perfect for border edges, balcony boxes, and patio containers.
Plants grow compactly, reaching a height of approximately 20 cm. Horned violets tolerate cooler temperatures and fluctuating spring weather well, often being among the first bloomers in the garden. Thanks to F1 hybrid genetics, these plants are more vigorous, disease-resistant, and bloom earlier and more uniformly throughout the season, providing reliable visual appeal without excessive maintenance.
Usage and Cultivation Instructions:
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Sowing time: For same-year flowering, sow seeds indoors (pre-cultivation) in February or early March. For early spring flowering the following year, direct summer sowing (July–August) into garden beds is also suitable.
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Location: Prefers a sunny or lightly shaded site with humus-rich, well-draining soil.
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Sowing depth: Seeds are small and require light for germination. Sow them onto the surface of moist soil and press lightly into the substrate, or cover with only a 1–2 mm layer of sand or vermiculite.
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Germination and pricking out: Keep the sowing medium moist; optimal germination temperature is 15–18°C. Once a few true leaves appear, prick out young seedlings into individual pots or cell trays.
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Planting and spacing: Transplant outdoors into open ground or patio containers once severe night frosts have passed. Space plants 15–20 cm apart.
Tips and recommendations:
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Regularly remove faded flowers along with stems—this encourages the plant to continuously set new flower buds and significantly extends the active blooming period.
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During pre-cultivation, ensure that sprouted seedlings do not become leggy due to a lack of light. If necessary, lower the room temperature to 12–15°C and provide supplemental lighting.
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To mitigate spring temperature fluctuations and promote rooting, cover plants transplanted outdoors with floating row cover for the first few weeks.