Sorbet® Orchid Rose Beacon Viola

Sorbet® Orchid Rose Beacon Viola is a compact, mounded horned violet for cool-season beds and containers. The breeder describes a 6–8 inch height and a similar spread. ## Garden use This Sorbet selection is listed for early spring, spring, late spring, autumn, and winter flowering; the timing varies with climate. Its rounded habit works well along a path, at the front of a mixed border, or in a pot near an entry. Plant in small groups for a fuller display or repeat clusters along an edge for a continuous low layer. ## Growing conditions Viola cornuta grows in full sun to part shade and performs best in humus-rich, moist, well-drained soil. This species is also used in pollinator gardens and as a low groundcover, though flowering may slow in heat. [PanAmerican Seed’s exact product profile](https://www.panamseed.com/Products/064001386023163/viola-sorbet-orchid-rose-beacon/) provides the selection details, and [NC State Extension’s horned violet profile](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/viola-cornuta/common-name/horned-violet/) describes its garden culture. ## Maintenance Keep soil evenly moist while plants establish and water during dry spells. Remove spent flowers to encourage continued bloom, and trim tired plants after a flush if they become leggy. Refresh the planting when warm weather ends its cool-season display.