Sorbet® XP Lemon Ice Blotch Viola

“Sorbet® XP Lemon Ice Blotch” is a Sorbet XP horned violet for cool-season color in garden beds, borders, and containers. PanAmerican Seed describes its compact, mounded habit and flowering in early spring, spring, late spring, late summer, autumn, and winter. ## Growing conditions Plant it in full sun or partial shade, in humus-rich soil that stays moist while draining well. The [breeder’s selection page](https://www.panamseed.com/Products/064005624028574/viola-sorbet-xp-lemon-ice-blotch/) gives this series plant’s flowering seasons and compact habit. In North Carolina State Extension’s [horned violet guide](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/viola-cornuta/common-name/horned-violet/), the species is described as a spring bloomer that may pause during hot summer weather; local temperatures affect flowering. The guide also lists horned violets for beds, borders, and ground cover and notes their use in containers. ## Maintenance Deadhead faded flowers to encourage new buds. After hot weather, cut back old stems as temperatures cool, and keep the soil evenly moist without leaving it waterlogged.