Johnny Jump Up Seeds
- Popular perennial groundcover
- Heirloom pollinator attractor with long-lasting, large Spring blooms
- Thrives in bright, sunny growing areas
Fast Facts
About Johnny Jump Up Seeds
Viola tricolor
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Johnny Jump Up Seeds - Viola cornuta
A tiny bloom with a big history! Immortalized in art and literature, this common European wildflower is known as Pansy, Violet and Viola as well as Johnny-Jump-Up and has been a favorite of gardeners for generations.
Fast Facts
About Johnny Jump Up Seeds
Viola tricolor
Buy Johnny Jump Up in Packets or in Bulk
Johnny Jump Up Seeds - Viola cornuta
A tiny bloom with a big history! Immortalized in art and literature, this common European wildflower is known as Pansy, Violet and Viola as well as Johnny-Jump-Up and has been a favorite of gardeners for generations.
How to Plant Johnny Jump Up
About Pansies
Pansies are annuals or short-lived perennials, growing to be 6-12" tall, depending on the variety. These gorgeous blooms grow in shades of yellow, red, mahogany, blue, purple, pink, orange, white, and black!
When to Plant Pansy Seeds
Start seeds indoors about 10-12 weeks before the last frost date.
Where to Plant Pansy Seeds
Pansies are a part shade lover, and is best grown in fertile, moist, well-drained soils with a pH of 5.8-7.2. They can tolerate full sun in cool climate areas. Add mulch to keep the soil cool and moist.
How to Plant Pansy Seeds
Sow seeds about 1/2" deep and cover lightly with peat moss, as darkness is required for germination which typically happens within 7-10 days after sowing. You can move your seedlings into your outdoor garden after all threat of frost has passed. When transplanting into your garden, seedlings should be spaced 9-12" apart.
How to Care for Pansies
Deadhead flowers to prolong flowering season and use a balanced liquid fertilizer about once a month. Cut back leggy plants to revitalize. Be mindful of pests and act quickly to avoid plants damage. Common pests include slugs, snails, spider mites, and powdery mildew. Fortunately, pansies are deer resistant.
Seed Coverage for Johnny Jump Up Seeds
| Amount |
Recommended Coverage |
| Packet |
Up to 80 Sq. Ft |
| 1 Ounce |
Up to 625 Sq. Ft |
| 1/4 Pound |
Up to 2,500 Sq. Ft |
| 1 Pound |
Up to 10,000 Sq. Ft |
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I love these cheerful heirloom flowers. Eden Brothers must have high-quality fresh seeds because I've never had so many bloom from a small packet.
- Phoenix, Apr 2020
Very pretty
I planted two beds with these. One i never weeded because we decided to put a deck there, the other i weeded. The leaves of this plant look a bit like chick weed so i pulled all of the johnny jump ups out of the bed by mistake. The other bed i didn't weed started to become filled with blooms in a fat bunch of weeds. I am transplanting the jump ups from the one bed to the other. They are doing great. transplanted no problem.... I never claimed to be a horticulturist LOL these are great seeds...
- James, Jul 2018
Makes a nice mothers day gift
Hoping my mom will be happy with these as they are hard to find and buy at local nurseries and make a lovely spreading mat of miniature flowers.
- Carole Lynne Davies, Jun 2016
Wonderful results
These seeds came up beautifully under the grow light. I've planted them, and they're doing well.
- Rebecca Parkin, May 2016
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starting to grow now and looking great
- Bruce Viar, Feb 2016