2010

Viola F1 ‘Endurio Sky Blue Martien’
AAS 2010 Cool Season Award Winner

A burst of clear blue greets gardeners with ‘Endurio Sky Blue Martien.’ This unique spreading/mounding viola may look delicate, but delivers tough-as-nails performance in the garden. In mild southern regions it flowers throughout the winter, laughing off wind, rain, cold temperatures and passing snowfalls. In northern temperate climates, it dazzles gardeners with two-season color – flowering well after first frost when planted in autumn and once again in spring after snow has melted and soil has warmed. It can also be planted in early spring, covering planters and landscapes with sky-blue blooms well into summer. Delicate .75-inch flowers cover plants in beautiful sky blue. Spreading/mounding plants grow to 6 inches tall and 10-12 inches wide, creating a bright spot in any garden. It is also perfectly suited to window boxes and hanging gardens, as well as balcony and patio planters. ‘Endurio Sky Blue’ was bred by Syngenta Flowers, Inc.

AAS® WINNER DATA

Genus/species: Viola cornuta
Common name: Viola
Unique qualities: Spreading, mounding habit fills planters and garden beds quickly for maximum pot and landscape color impact. Plants flower throughout winter in mild climates and re-bloom for second season when autumn planted in northern, temperate regions.
Flower size: .75 inch
Flower form: Single
Flower color: Sky Blue
Plant Height: 6 inches
Width: 12 inches
Garden Spacing: 10-12 inches
Length of time from sowing seed to flower: 9 weeks
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