Overview
Viola x wittrockiana 'Frizzle Sizzle Mini Yellow' (Frizzle Sizzle Mini Series) (P) is a bushy herbaceous perennial in the genus Viola, part of the Violaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Viola x wittrockiana 'Frizzle Sizzle Mini Yellow' (Frizzle Sizzle Mini Series) (P) 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 x wittrockiana 'Frizzle Sizzle Mini Yellow' is a bushy, deciduous herbaceous perennial cultivar of the Viola genus, known for its 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 fertile, moist but well-drained soil, including clay, loam, and sand, across a range of pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H7, it is ideal for patios, containers, coastal, cottage, informal, and rock gardens, offering seasonal 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 x wittrockiana 'Frizzle Sizzle Mini Yellow' (Frizzle Sizzle Mini Series) (P) 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 x wittrockiana 'Frizzle Sizzle Mini Yellow' (Frizzle Sizzle Mini Series) (P)
- 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 x wittrockiana 'Frizzle Sizzle Mini Yellow' (Frizzle Sizzle Mini Series) (P)?
Viola x wittrockiana 'Frizzle Sizzle Mini Yellow' (Frizzle Sizzle Mini Series) (P) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Viola x wittrockiana 'Frizzle Sizzle Mini Yellow' (Frizzle Sizzle Mini Series) (P) need?
Viola x wittrockiana 'Frizzle Sizzle Mini Yellow' (Frizzle Sizzle Mini Series) (P) 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 x wittrockiana 'Frizzle Sizzle Mini Yellow' (Frizzle Sizzle Mini Series) (P) hardy in the UK?
Viola x wittrockiana 'Frizzle Sizzle Mini Yellow' (Frizzle Sizzle Mini Series) (P) 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 x wittrockiana 'Frizzle Sizzle Mini Yellow' (Frizzle Sizzle Mini Series) (P)?
Propagate by 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)