Overview
Viola 'Jessie Taylor' (FP) is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Viola, part of the Violaceae family, with evergreen, semi evergreen foliage. Viola 'Jessie Taylor' (FP) grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants, city and courtyard gardens, flower borders and beds and underplanting of roses and shrubs.
About
Viola 'Jessie Taylor' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial belonging to the Viola genus, which includes a variety of growth forms with distinctive five-petalled flowers. This cultivar features evergreen to semi-evergreen foliage and thrives in moist, humus-rich soil, preferring partial shade but tolerating full sun if kept moist. Suitable for a range of garden settings including cottage gardens, patios, and flower borders, it is hardy in the UK (H5) and provides interest from spring through to autumn. It grows well in various soil types and aspects, making it a versatile choice for underplanting roses and shrubs or enhancing city and courtyard gardens.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Viola
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Viola 'Jessie Taylor' (FP) size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Evergreen, Semi evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, City and courtyard gardens, Flower borders and beds, Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Viola 'Jessie Taylor' (FP)
- Propagation
- Seed sown in late winter or early spring
- Pest resistance
- Slugs, Snails, Aphids, Glasshouse red spider mite, Violet gall midge
- Disease resistance
- Powdery mildews, Pansy leaf spot, A virus, A rust
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Viola 'Jessie Taylor' (FP)?
Viola 'Jessie Taylor' (FP) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Viola 'Jessie Taylor' (FP) need?
Viola 'Jessie Taylor' (FP) is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Viola 'Jessie Taylor' (FP) hardy in the UK?
Viola 'Jessie Taylor' (FP) has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Viola 'Jessie Taylor' (FP)?
Seed sown in late winter or early spring.
More in the Viola genus
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- Viola 'Alice Witter' (Vt)
- Viola 'Beatrice' (Vtta)
- Viola 'Black Knight'
- Viola 'Caroline' (Va)
- Viola 'Cinders' (Vtta)
- Viola 'Clover' (Va)