About
This clump-forming, evergreen perennial maturing to 15cm tall. aromatic flowers are a pale cream splashed with purple with a yellow centre and have slightly frilly edges.
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
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeClay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectWest-facing, South-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Patio and container plants, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Rock garden
FragranceFlower
Care notes
CultivationWill grow in any moderately fertile soil apart from waterlogged soils in full sun or partial shade
PruningDeadhead to prolong flowering and cut back to maintain compactness
PropagationPropagate by softwood tip cuttings in spring or late summer. May be short-lived so propagate regularly
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs, snails, aphids, glasshouse red spider mite and violet gall midge
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to powdery mildews, pansy leaf spot, a virus and a rust