I actually wasn't sure if I should start this thread in the Cottage Garden Annuals or in the Perennial Section. In the end I decided to put it here. That in spite of the fact that I am hoping the violas turn out to be perennial.
So today I had a trip to the local favorite nursery of mine. I had decided to look for violas. I am on a kick for early spring color to add to the garden. Been focusing on bulbs to accomplish that but just realized this year that violas could do lots to add early color. Plus the benefit of fall color also.
I had read on the internet that the Sorbet Brand Series were tested in New Hampshire for overwintering and came thru the trials very well. I thought that if they overwinter in NH, they surely should here on Long Island. So my goal was to see if I could find this series locally. Sucess! That was extactly what they had at the nursery. It even was printed on the tag that these were the most winterhardy violas. But then the tag also ID the plant as an annual. Talk about an identity crisis!
At any rate, I bought an entire flat of Sorbet Coconut Swirl. Two six packs of Sorbet Orange Delight and Sorbet Plum Delight. One six pack of Sorbet Blue Heaven. I have lots of places already in mind for them so we will se how they do.
