English Violet, Sweet Violet. A British native perennial with heart-shaped dark green leaves. Sweetly scented blue flowers from late winter to early spring. Self-seeds. Max Height 5cm. Max Spread 10cm. Flowers February to March. Partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Viola odorata
A British native perennial with heart-shaped dark green leaves. Sweetly scented blue flowers from late winter to early spring. Self-seeds.
Category: Perennials
Additional information
Generic | Viola |
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Species | odorata |
Varietry | |
Common Name | English Violet, Sweet Violet |
Flower Colour | blue |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Partial shade |
Foliage | Semi-evergreen |
Height | 5cm |
Family | Violaceae |
Spread | 10cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Spreading |
Fragrance | TRUE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | February, March |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Border, Woodland |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
Propagation |
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