Easy to grow dependable, drop-dead gorgeous plant for gardens or containers. Has bigger blooms, a longer season and greater vigor than other violas. This was the hands-down winner of the prestigious "all american selection" (the highest honor given to a seed variety in this country). "admiration" viola is such an improvement over older varieties that it might as well be a new species! Each bloom is 1-1/2 inches across (huge by viola standards!). Will reach a height of 8-10 inches, 8 inches wide and the plant simply covers itself with blooms. Likes a sunny/partial shaded spot. It's a rare viola that can survive both cold winters & the long, hot, humid summers...but this beauty can do it with ease. The blooming season for this viola is longer which give you extra weeks and weeks of pleasure in spring and again in the fall. Basically looks after itself. Can be started indoors in winter to be transplanted outdoors in spring or fall.