Overview
Viola x wittrockiana 'Karma Red Blotch' (Karma Series) is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Viola, part of the Violaceae family, with evergreen, semi evergreen foliage. Viola x wittrockiana 'Karma Red Blotch' (Karma 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 x wittrockiana 'Karma Red Blotch' (Karma Series) is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial belonging to the Viola genus, known for its distinctive five-petalled flowers. This cultivar features evergreen to semi-evergreen foliage and thrives in full sun or partial shade, favouring fertile, moist but well-drained soils across a range of types and pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suitable for various garden settings including cottage gardens, patios, city courtyards, and flower borders. Regular deadheading encourages prolonged flowering throughout spring, summer, and 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 x wittrockiana 'Karma Red Blotch' (Karma 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 x wittrockiana 'Karma Red Blotch' (Karma 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 x wittrockiana 'Karma Red Blotch' (Karma Series)?
Viola x wittrockiana 'Karma Red Blotch' (Karma Series) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Viola x wittrockiana 'Karma Red Blotch' (Karma Series) need?
Viola x wittrockiana 'Karma Red Blotch' (Karma 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 x wittrockiana 'Karma Red Blotch' (Karma Series) hardy in the UK?
Viola x wittrockiana 'Karma Red Blotch' (Karma 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 x wittrockiana 'Karma Red Blotch' (Karma Series)?
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)