Is it too early to plant out violas and lavender?

[crushedintherush]

I bought some from the garden centre today to create an edible plant container, and would like to plant out now to give a little colour, but they were shaded when bought. When is the best time to plant them if not now?

They are both hardy,so yes you can plant them.

I've got my violas out in a hanging basket and just planted 4 nice lavender plants in my front border, along with a load of alpiney stuff...
All looking good so far!

Aw cheers, these will now be planted out Friday :)

Thanks from the brown fingered one :D

Can you eat Viola?? Or am I being daft

We've had viola planted for a couple of weeks and they're looking lovely

Not french lavender yet but yes to English.

I've potted up my french to 3 inch pots and I do have them outside but there's insulation round the raised bed (bubble wrap)

brownfingered? Um....is this right?

You can eat viola flowers, they're used a lot in cake decorating. Not sure about the leaves.

Oranges - lol, I think that needs to be re-phrased to someone who is c**p at gardening

Hi Laurie, yes it is English Lavender so ok there ... phew

my lavender and violas have been out all winter and are looking very healthy.