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.
Additional information
| Generic | Viola |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
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| Maintenance | |
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