About
A perennial that belongs to the rosulate viola group, with green, ovate, succulent-like leaves formed in dense rosettes. Flowers appear in summer on the outer rim of the rosette and can vary in colour from pure white to dark blue.
About the genus
Viola can be annuals, biennials or deciduous or evergreen perennials, with simple or pinnately lobed leaves and 5-petalled flowers of characteristic shape
Growing conditions
SunlightPartial shade
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAlkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained, Moist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1-2 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow in free-draining soil and keep plants in cool conditions with plenty of light. Lack of light can cause etiolation which results in the rosettes becoming elongated
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed - can be difficult to grow
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free