Overview
Viola 'Rocky Light Marina' (Rocky Series) is a bushy herbaceous perennial in the genus Viola, part of the Violaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Viola 'Rocky Light Marina' (Rocky Series) 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 'Rocky Light Marina' is a bushy, deciduous herbaceous perennial cultivar of the Viola genus, which includes annuals, biennials, and perennials with simple or pinnately lobed foliage and distinctive five-petalled flowers. This cultivar thrives in moist, humus-rich soil and tolerates full sun or partial shade, making it suitable for east, south, or west-facing aspects. It is hardy to UK zone H7 and is well suited to a variety of soil types and pH levels, including clay, loam, and sand. Viola 'Rocky Light Marina' is ideal for patios, containers, coastal, cottage, informal, and rock gardens, offering interest from spring through to autumn.
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 'Rocky Light Marina' (Rocky Series) 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 'Rocky Light Marina' (Rocky Series)
- 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 'Rocky Light Marina' (Rocky Series)?
Viola 'Rocky Light Marina' (Rocky Series) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Viola 'Rocky Light Marina' (Rocky Series) need?
Viola 'Rocky Light Marina' (Rocky Series) 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 'Rocky Light Marina' (Rocky Series) hardy in the UK?
Viola 'Rocky Light Marina' (Rocky Series) 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 'Rocky Light Marina' (Rocky Series)?
Propagate by seed sown in late winter or early spring.
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