Helen Mount Johnny Jump Up Seeds | 120 Seeds

Introduction

Helen Mount Johnny Jump Up (Viola cornuta) is a classic heirloom viola variety known for its charming purple, yellow, and white tri-color blooms. Compact, cold-hardy, and free-flowering, this cheerful plant is a favorite among U.S. gardeners for borders, containers, and early-season color. Easy to grow from seed, Helen Mount Johnny Jump Up blooms reliably in cool weather and often self-sows.

How to Grow Helen Mount Johnny Jump Up Seeds

• Start Helen Mount Johnny Jump Up seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before your last frost date, or direct sow outdoors in early spring or late summer.

• Use a fine, well-draining seed-starting mix.

• Lightly cover seeds with soil, as viola seeds germinate best in darkness.

• Keep soil evenly moist but not soggy.

• Maintain temperatures between 60–65°F for best germination.

• Seeds typically germinate within 10–14 days.

• Once seedlings emerge, provide bright light.

• Transplant seedlings when they have 2–3 true leaves.

• Harden off plants before transplanting outdoors.

• Space plants 6–8 inches apart in full sun to partial shade.

How to Care for Helen Mount Johnny Jump Up Plants

• Water regularly, keeping soil consistently moist.

• Grow plants in rich, well-drained soil amended with organic matter.

• Feed lightly with a balanced fertilizer every 3–4 weeks.

• Helen Mount Johnny Jump Up thrives in cool to mild temperatures and tolerates light frost.

• Provide afternoon shade in warmer weather to extend blooming.

• Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooms.

• Plants are low-growing and rarely require support.

• Watch for slugs, aphids, and powdery mildew, especially in damp conditions.

• Plants may self-seed and return in future seasons if allowed.

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