Viola 'Velour Frosted Chocolate' (Velour Series) — Clump forming

Overview

Viola 'Velour Frosted Chocolate' (Velour Series) is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Viola, part of the Violaceae family, with evergreen, semi evergreen foliage. Viola 'Velour Frosted Chocolate' (Velour Series) 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 'Velour Frosted Chocolate' (Velour Series) is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial within the Viola genus, known for its evergreen to semi-evergreen foliage. This cultivar 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 is well-suited to chalk, clay, loam, and sand soils with a range of pH levels. 'Velour Frosted Chocolate' is ideal for use in cottage gardens, patios, city courtyards, flower borders, and as underplanting beneath roses and shrubs, offering seasonal interest from spring through 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 'Velour Frosted Chocolate' (Velour Series) 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 'Velour Frosted Chocolate' (Velour Series)

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 'Velour Frosted Chocolate' (Velour Series)?

Viola 'Velour Frosted Chocolate' (Velour Series) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.

What soil does Viola 'Velour Frosted Chocolate' (Velour Series) need?

Viola 'Velour Frosted Chocolate' (Velour Series) 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 'Velour Frosted Chocolate' (Velour Series) hardy in the UK?

Viola 'Velour Frosted Chocolate' (Velour Series) 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 'Velour Frosted Chocolate' (Velour Series)?

Seed sown in late winter or early spring.

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