Overview
Viola 'The Clevedon Violet' (Vt) is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Viola, part of the Violaceae family, with evergreen, semi evergreen foliage. Viola 'The Clevedon Violet' (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 'The Clevedon Violet' is a herbaceous perennial cultivar within the Viola genus, known for its clump-forming habit and evergreen to semi-evergreen foliage. This plant thrives in moist, humus-rich soil and can tolerate full sun if kept moist, making it suitable for a variety of garden aspects including south, west, and east-facing exposures. It is hardy to UK zone H5 and performs well in diverse soil types and pH levels. Its season of interest spans spring through autumn, making it a versatile choice for cottage gardens, flower borders, patios, and underplanting beneath roses and shrubs.
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 'The Clevedon Violet' (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 'The Clevedon Violet' (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 'The Clevedon Violet' (Vt)?
Viola 'The Clevedon Violet' (Vt) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Viola 'The Clevedon Violet' (Vt) need?
Viola 'The Clevedon Violet' (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 'The Clevedon Violet' (Vt) hardy in the UK?
Viola 'The Clevedon Violet' (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 'The Clevedon Violet' (Vt)?
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)