aviolet 6 I sent you an email just now. The person from WI may have more experience but I would like to have it if that person doesn't respond. I have never rooted a crown but, I did as Joanne and Diana said about rooting leaves. I bought cake boxes at my local bakery, I have small pots and light loose soil. I was going to try some leaves but I would like the crown if the person from WI hasn't responded. It is very hard to get violets here. We are rural and I am resigned to mail order. It will be fun to try to root a crown. I think I can, yes I do! Let me know if you didn't get my email or if you can't send an email to me. This post was edited by lucky123 on Sat, Apr 19, 14 at 19:35

thanks, kdnj! HOT enough today???? YUCK! Anyway, so if I trim the leaves, as there seem to be several blooms "hiding" behind them, will they sprout new growth from that? And, if you don't mind me asking, even in heat like this, how often should i water? Every day? Once a week? I have 4 so far...a beautiful apricot, a lemon yellow, and two poppy reds...all are doubles. i really like them! they add such a great burst of color here and there with the hostas and the other shade lovers. I'm thinking about getting 2 reigers variety for hanging baskets back there. begonias are just a beautiful flower family! thanks, kd nj!

Wonderful ending to a stressful day...Peacefulness....Wishing a speedy recovery for DH, you and family! Juanita

Thanks, Konrad! Joe, I guess that would explain your move from Texas to Arizona. Davis Monthan AFB I assume? Good Luck man, I appreciate your service. Kt