Overview
Viola 'White Czar' (Vt) is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Viola, part of the Violaceae family, with evergreen, semi evergreen foliage. Viola 'White Czar' (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 'White Czar' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial cultivar within the Viola genus, known for its 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 positions. It is hardy to UK zone H5 and is well-suited to chalk, clay, loam, and sand soils with a range of pH levels from acid to alkaline. 'White Czar' is ideal for cottage gardens, patios, city courtyards, flower borders, and underplanting roses and shrubs, offering interest from spring through to 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 'White Czar' (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 'White Czar' (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 'White Czar' (Vt)?
Viola 'White Czar' (Vt) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Viola 'White Czar' (Vt) need?
Viola 'White Czar' (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 'White Czar' (Vt) hardy in the UK?
Viola 'White Czar' (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 'White Czar' (Vt)?
Seed sown in late winter or early spring.
More in the Viola genus
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- Viola 'Ab5131'PBR
- Viola 'Alice Witter' (Vt)
- Viola 'Beatrice' (Vtta)
- Viola 'Black Knight'
- Viola 'Caroline' (Va)
- Viola 'Cinders' (Vtta)
- Viola 'Clover' (Va)