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Beginner
skill rating |
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0.5m
max. spread |
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0.15m
max. height |
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2-5 years
to maturity |
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1 hour care
per year |
Botanical name: Viola alba
Other names: Parma violet
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Genus: Viola
Species: V. alba - V. alba are clump-forming perennials with mid-green, heart-shaped leaves and white flowers in spring.
Viola alba is: Evergreen
Flower: White, Blue in Spring
Foliage: Dark-green in All seasons
Fragrance: Flowers are fragrant.
Habit: Spreading
Viola alba (Parma violet) will reach a height of 0.15m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Edging, Garden edging, Low Maintenance, Underplanting
Cultivation: Grow in moist but well-drained soil in full sun or light shade. The Parma violets are not winter hardy. They will need some winter protection in a greenhouse or cold frame. They can also be brought indoors on a sunny window sill.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Tender in frost (H3) |
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