Viola cornuta Sorbet® XP YTT Babyface F1 | Horned Pansy

Viola cornuta Sorbet® XP YTT Babyface F1

Horned Pansy – Compact, Uniform & Weather-Tough

Viola cornuta Sorbet® XP Babyface F1 is a premium, professional-grade viola series bred for exceptional uniformity, tight flowering windows, and reliable performance in both cool and variable conditions. A favourite of growers and landscapers, this modern F1 hybrid delivers compact plants covered in charming 1-inch “babyface” blooms across a wide range of clear, vibrant colours.

Ideal for spring and autumn planting, Sorbet® XP performs beautifully in beds, borders, containers, tubs, and hanging baskets—maintaining a tidy habit with minimal stretching even in fluctuating temperatures.

Plant Details

• Botanical name: Viola cornuta
• Type: Annual / short-lived perennial
• Days to maturity: 60–70 days
• Bloom size: approx. 2.5 cm 
  
• Height: 15–20 cm
• Spread: 15–20 cm
• Spacing: 15 cm
• Exposure: Sun to partial sun
• Bloom season: Early spring, spring, late spring, late summer, autumn, winter

Growing Information

• Plug crop time: 4.5–5 weeks
• Transplant to finish:
  • Early spring: 6–8 weeks
  • Autumn: 4–5 weeks

Fertilising:
Begin feeding one week after transplant with 150 ppm nitrogen once per week when grown under cover. Maintain EC 1.5 and pH 5.6–5.8. Alternate between acidic and basic fertilisers to maintain balance.

Seasonal Planting Notes

• For autumn flowering, grow on in small pots or grower trays for ~4 weeks before final planting.
• For spring flowering, plants started from autumn sowings should be overwintered outdoors in trays or pots to harden naturally before early spring planting.

Why Grow Sorbet® XP Babyface F1?

• F1 hybrid vigour – strong germination, uniform growth, and early flowering
• Compact & well-branched plants with excellent soil coverage
• High flower count per plant with a tight, market-ready bloom window
• Heat & cold tolerant – stays compact in both conditions
• Excellent overwintering performance
• Wide colour mix – perfect for custom blends and seasonal displays

Important Notes

• This is a mixed colour variety – an equal distribution of colours cannot be guaranteed.
• Flowering time may vary depending on sowing date, temperature, and growing conditions.