Product Review

VIOLA: The viola plant belongs to the violet family. The viola is most generally a blue-violet color or may be cream colored. When in bloom, the viola plant will almost overpower the color of its leaves and stems, giving the appearance of sea of violet-colored flowers blowing in the breeze. Viola also has a delicate scent.

Red & Gold Skippy Viola: The improved qualities of this stunning viola are its flower size and flower colors that exemplify the freedom of bloom. The large, 1 1/2-inch round flowers appears to be a pansy, but it is a true viola. The colors on its bloom were designed by an artist, with its ruby red with violet red shading below the golden yellow face. Note the unique penciling or "whiskers" in the yellow face. These are an attribute of violas.

The AAS judges noted that the strong, dense plant which exhibited heat tolerance as well as cold tolerance when given moderate protection. These two traits give this viola a long blooming season. When mature, these gorgeous plants will spread about 8 inches and remain dwarf to about six inches. They are used as border plants, in mass plantings and are excellent container plants.