Johnny Jump Ups

The viola tri-colour or "Heartease " also known as Johnny Jump Ups because of their wonderful habit of self seeding and growing in unexpected places are a wonderful addition to any garden.  You can crystallise the flowers and use them as cake decorations so they also have a function inside the kitchen as well as decorating the garden.

Beside the raised garden bed

I love to see them popping up beside the raised garden beds and also amongst the vegetables.  They even appear after you have added extra nutrients to the soil and turned the bed over.  There is no deterring them.