Two simple 5-minute tasks will make Violas bloom into summer and look their best

If you're craving more colour this spring and want to extend this as long as possible into summer - these two simple tricks could help your Viola blooms last into the summer month and look their very best. Pots and containers are the perfect solution for adding a vibrant touch to your garden. They not only provide an array of diverse plant life but also have the convenience of being relocated to spots that need a burst of vibrancy, giving your garden instant charm.

Thankfully, a multitude of flowers flourish within the confines of containers. Some of the most resilient species to thrive in potted conditions in a British garden are Violas. If you're seeking a bloom with a splendid aroma that stands up to the chill Violas, also known as Pansies could tick all your boxes.



Violas are a must-have on your gardening agenda. Since they flower at the onset of spring , they serve as superb allies for tulips, enhancing the taller stems of these florals with their more compact stature. However, with the right care these can also last into Summer.

Lynn Ackerman, greenhouse manager and horticulturist at the Lyman Estate told Martha Stewart : "Violas come in bright showy colors, like blues, oranges, reds, and yellows," Ackerman points out. It is the dead heading of these flowers that is key to get the most out of them and keep them flowering into the hot summer months. Ackerman added: "And if you keep them dead headed, they will bloom into the heat of the summer.

" These tiny blossoms do also require ample hydration to maintain their splendour. Thriving in zone 6 to 11, these plants grow up to 6 to 12 inches making the perfect bedding plant. If you keep these plants in full sun to part shade, well-draining soil, medium to heavy watering these purple flowers will flourish.

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