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VIOLA odorata
Commonly known as Garden violet, Sweet violet
Dark blue and sweet smelling violet
Further Reading....
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Semi-evergreenKeeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.Heart-shaped to rounded, toothed, bright-green leaves to 6cm (2½in) long.
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Blue -
Height20cm (8in) -
Spread30cm (12in) or more.
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Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennialRhizomatous perennial. Produces flowers 2cm (¾in) or more across with spurs to 5mm (¼in) long
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
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Hardy - very cold winterHardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Full sun -
Partial shade
VIOLA odorata
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Additional Features
Good to knowThe edible flowers are used in confectionery. Wildlife plant. Bees, flies. Ants are particularly attracted to outgrowths on the seeds and so aid dispersal.
Medicinal propertiesUsed, generally, as a sedative.
Pests & DiseasesSlugs, snails. aphids, red spider mites. Leaf spot, possibly mosaic viruses, rust and powdery mildew
Place of originWestern and southern Europe - widely naturalised. -
HardinessFully hardy
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Scented PlantsScented flowers
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich
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Wildlife
Bee friendlyRabbit Resistant
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Viola - Growing Guide
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20cm (8in)
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30cm (12in) or more. |
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.20
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