Overview
Viola Rocky Series is a bushy herbaceous perennial in the genus Viola, part of the Violaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Viola 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 Series is a bushy, herbaceous perennial cultivar of the Viola genus, known for its deciduous foliage and distinctive five-petalled flowers. It thrives in full sun or partial shade and is suitable for east-, south-, or west-facing aspects, tolerating both exposed and sheltered conditions. This cultivar prefers moist but well-drained soil, including clay, loam, or sand, with a pH ranging from acid to alkaline. Hardy to UK zone H7, it is ideal for patios, containers, coastal areas, cottage and informal gardens, as well as rock gardens. Propagation is by seed sown in late winter or early spring, with spring being its season of interest.
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 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 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 Series?
Viola Rocky Series prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Viola Rocky Series need?
Viola 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 Series hardy in the UK?
Viola 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 Series?
Propagate by seed sown in late winter or early spring.
More in the Viola genus
- Viola 'Imperial Antique Shades'
- Viola 'Ab5131'PBR
- Viola 'Alice Witter' (Vt)
- Viola 'Beatrice' (Vtta)
- Viola 'Black Knight'
- Viola 'Caroline' (Va)
- Viola 'Cinders' (Vtta)
- Viola 'Clover' (Va)