Overview
Viola gracilis 'Lutea' is a bushy herbaceous perennial in the genus Viola, part of the Violaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Viola gracilis 'Lutea' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include patio and container plants, coastal, cottage and informal garden and rock garden.
About
Viola gracilis 'Lutea' is a bushy, herbaceous perennial cultivar within the Viola genus, known for its deciduous foliage and typically five-petalled flowers. It thrives in moist, humus-rich soil and can tolerate a range of soil types and pH levels, including clay, loam, and sand, as long as the soil is well-drained. Suitable for full sun to partial shade, this cultivar is hardy to UK zone H7 and is ideal for patios, containers, coastal, cottage, informal, and rock gardens. It offers seasonal interest from spring through to autumn and is best propagated by seed sown in late winter or early spring.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Viola
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Viola gracilis 'Lutea' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Patio and container plants, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Rock garden
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Viola gracilis 'Lutea'
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed sown in late winter or early spring
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to slugs, snails, aphids, glasshouse red spider mite, violet gall midge
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to powdery mildews, pansy leaf spot, a virus and a rust
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Viola gracilis 'Lutea'?
Viola gracilis 'Lutea' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Viola gracilis 'Lutea' need?
Viola gracilis 'Lutea' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Viola gracilis 'Lutea' hardy in the UK?
Viola gracilis 'Lutea' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Viola gracilis 'Lutea'?
Propagate by seed sown in late winter or early spring.
More in the Viola genus
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- Viola 'Ab5131'PBR
- Viola 'Alice Witter' (Vt)
- Viola 'Beatrice' (Vtta)
- Viola 'Black Knight'
- Viola 'Caroline' (Va)
- Viola 'Cinders' (Vtta)
- Viola 'Clover' (Va)