Overview
Viola 'Madeleine Mary Groves' (Vt) is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Viola, part of the Violaceae family, with evergreen, semi evergreen foliage. Viola 'Madeleine Mary Groves' (Vt) 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 'Madeleine Mary Groves' 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, tolerating full sun if kept moist. Suitable for a range of garden settings such as cottage gardens, patios, city courtyards, and flower borders, it performs well in various soil types and pH levels. It is hardy to UK zone H5 and provides interest from spring through to autumn.
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 'Madeleine Mary Groves' (Vt) 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 'Madeleine Mary Groves' (Vt)
- 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 'Madeleine Mary Groves' (Vt)?
Viola 'Madeleine Mary Groves' (Vt) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Viola 'Madeleine Mary Groves' (Vt) need?
Viola 'Madeleine Mary Groves' (Vt) 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 'Madeleine Mary Groves' (Vt) hardy in the UK?
Viola 'Madeleine Mary Groves' (Vt) 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 'Madeleine Mary Groves' (Vt)?
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)