HEARTSEASE Viola tricolor . Violaceae. (PANSY)
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  Quite the most delicate and sweetest of violas.
Sprinkle the seeds between paving slabs.
 
Annual/biennial/Perennial Annuals . Will self seed and grow very easily year after year.
Appearance Small pansy.
Height 6ins/15cms
Growing Position Anywhere sunny, fill a gap with them or put them in the front of a bed as they are small.
Fertiliser Light organic .
Propagation & soil Sow seeds in light well drained soil. Plant seeds in the greenhouse in February and transplant out in May.
Spring Sow seeds in April in light well drained soil. Plant seeds in the greenhouse in February and transplant out in May.
Summer Once they have established themselves they will self seed but mark the spot. Pick the flowers for salads.
Autumn  
Winter  
Use Flowers and leaves
Aromatic, Medicinal or Culinary Medicinal and Culinary
Areas of help Heart, skin, abscesses and general pains.
Storage Use fresh or crystalized
Specific Use
  • Add the flowers to salads or fruit salads
  • Make an ice bowl
Recipe
Large doses can be harmful.
Basic recipes and how to make, CLICK.

Standard Tea:
sweeten with honey and drink every few hours.

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