Sunday, March 25, 2012

Sunday Photo - Violas


I love Violas! They are the flowers that modern Pansies were derived from. The blooms are much smaller, measuring about 3/4-inch, and the plants are only 2 to 3 inches tall. Yep, I laid on my stomach in the yard to take these pictures! ;-)


Violas are also called Johnny Jump Ups and Heartsease. This purple, yellow and white combination is the most common but I have also seen them in shades of orange, yellow and white.


I haven't actually planted any Violas in several years but I always have a few volunteers show up in the yard because they self seed so easily. To encourage a longer blooming season, pinch off the dead flowers.

Linking up with Madge for Weekly Top Shot, Jan for Straight Out Of the Camera Sunday, Nancy for Your Sunday Best and Lisa for Macro Monday.
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23 comments:

  1. dr momiMarch 25, 2012 at 10:29 AM

    I know how it is getting on your belly for those shots LOL! Love violas.

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  2. TeresaMarch 25, 2012 at 10:59 AM

    I love the violas. They are so little and cheerful to have in a garden.

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  3. LighthousegalMarch 25, 2012 at 11:08 AM

    Your photos are wonderful. I love the colors of the Violas.
    sometimes we do crazy things to get the perfect shot. I know I have gotten a few strange looks while taking photos. But, it is what I love doing.
    Happy Sunday!!

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  4. TexWisGirlMarch 25, 2012 at 11:12 AM

    we used to have johnny jump ups in my mother's flower beds in Wis. :)

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  5. LindaGMarch 25, 2012 at 12:10 PM

    Very pretty little flowers. Thanks for sharing them. :o)

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  6. AlicaMarch 25, 2012 at 12:32 PM

    I planted a few of these in my perennial bed on year, and they quickly took over! They are pretty, but it took me forever to get them under control! :)

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  7. jewaiciousMarch 25, 2012 at 12:41 PM

    How lovely and sweet, their faces so wrapped in color.

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  8. Coloring Outside the LinesMarch 25, 2012 at 12:49 PM

    Pretty purples- nice shots!

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  9. Amanda FernandesMarch 25, 2012 at 3:10 PM

    Beautiful flowers! love the colors.

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  10. A Colorful WorldMarch 25, 2012 at 4:47 PM

    Violas are indeed marvelous little flowers. They are so vibrant in color, and so cheerful! Love your photos of them!

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  11. JanMarch 25, 2012 at 4:56 PM

    Wonderful captures. Love these flowers.

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  12. AnonymousMarch 25, 2012 at 5:02 PM

    Oh my gosh, those are sweet~! I love violas and pansies! Thanks Candy, for coming by and sharing on 'Weekly Top Shot.' I hope you come share again...

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  13. AnonymousMarch 25, 2012 at 5:53 PM

    Hi Candy, Spectacular volunteer Viola Johnny Jump-ups! They are very beautiful! Have a wonderful day tomorrow! Happy gardening!

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  14. KateriMarch 25, 2012 at 6:14 PM

    So pretty! Mine are yellow and white. For some reason the purple ones haven't reseeded themselves.

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  15. Amy DingmannMarch 25, 2012 at 7:47 PM

    So cheery and beautiful. Can't wait until we see some here!

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  16. SharonMarch 25, 2012 at 8:27 PM

    It is so strange..I just did a post about Violas. Then I see that you did too. Hum...I think we both love them.

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  17. Spare Parts and PicsMarch 25, 2012 at 9:59 PM

    Beautiful macro shots!

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  18. NancyMarch 26, 2012 at 4:29 AM

    I have the purple variety -- these are much prettier. Great macro shots, Candy!

    Thank you for sharing at Your Sunday Best. :)

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  19. Buttons ThoughtsMarch 26, 2012 at 6:38 AM

    These are stunning. B

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  20. Pioneer Woman at HeartMarch 26, 2012 at 1:47 PM

    Those photos are gorgeous!

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  21. Spare Parts and PicsMarch 26, 2012 at 10:40 PM

    Excellent macro shots!

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  22. BarbaraMarch 26, 2012 at 10:52 PM

    Lovely shots of my favorite flowers.

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  23. homegrown countrygirlMarch 27, 2012 at 5:16 AM

    Great photos! I never think about planting these but I should because they are such delightful (and hardy) little flowers!

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