Black Delight Viola Seeds

Sorbet Black Delight Viola Seeds (25 Seeds)
(Viola cornuta)

Viola ‘Black Delight’ (garden pansy/viola hybrid) is a compact, cool‑season ornamental prized for its rich, near‑black blooms and tidy, mounding habit. Bred from European garden violas and pansies, it’s used for seasonal color in beds, borders, rockeries, and containers.

Grow ‘Black Delight’ in full sun to part shade — morning sun with afternoon shade is ideal in hot climates to prolong flowering. It prefers fertile, well‑drained loam amended with compost and consistent moisture; avoid waterlogged or extremely dry soils. Moderate fertility supports steady flowering without producing floppy growth.

Seeds germinate best with light exposure, so surface‑sow or press seeds lightly into a fine, moist seed mix rather than burying deeply. Start indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost for spring planting or sow in early fall in mild climates; germination typically occurs in 7–14 days at cool to moderate temperatures. A short cool period can improve uniformity but isn’t required.

Plants form low mounds about 4–8 inches (10–20 cm) tall with a spread of 6–10 inches (15–25 cm); space roughly 6–10 inches apart for a full display. Often grown as a cool‑season annual or biennial (hardy roughly in USDA zones 6–9 depending on microclimate), ‘Black Delight’ is excellent for bedding, edging, and containers. The flowers are edible and make charming garnishes; they also press and dry reasonably well for craft use but are best enjoyed fresh.