Viola 'Sorbet Coconut': Pure Creamy White for Cool-Season Purity

Viola 'Sorbet Coconut'

Pure, creamy white flowers—reminiscent of fresh coconut—make Viola 'Sorbet Coconut' a versatile, elegant staple in the Sorbet series. The 1–1.25 inch blooms cover floriferous, uniform plants (4–6 inches tall, spreading to 1 foot) with the series' improved heat tolerance for extended spring performance. A clean canvas for any cool-season design.

Simple Elegance

The flowers are a warm, creamy ivory—purer and warmer than stark white—with a tiny golden eye. No blotch, no whiskers. This simplicity makes 'Coconut' the ultimate mixer in the Sorbet lineup. Plants are incredibly floriferous (20+ blooms per plant), uniform, and more heat-tolerant than older viola series, extending the spring display in warm climates.

Cultural Needs

• Light: Full sun to partial shade. Best in cool temperatures.
• Height: 4–6 inches.
• Spread: 10–12 inches (1 foot or less).
• Soil: Well-drained, organic-rich.
• Water: Moderate. Consistent moisture.

Design Applications

Versatile for any cool-season role: monochromatic white gardens, neutral mixer in mixed containers, edging paths, underplanting spring bulbs, filling window boxes. The warm cream glows in winter light. Pair with every other Sorbet color. Reliable for fall, winter, and spring in zones 6–9. Also lovely in moon gardens.

Maintenance

Deadhead spent blooms. Slow-release fertilizer at planting. Light monthly feeding. Protect from heat. Afternoon shade in warm zones. Edible flowers for pure white garnishes.

Viola 'Sorbet Coconut'—warm, creamy white on floriferous, heat-tolerant plants for versatile cool-season elegance.