Viola alba
Parma violet
Viola Viola
V. alba - V. alba are clump-forming perennials with mid-green, heart-shaped leaves and white flowers in spring.
Viola alba is: Evergreen
Flowers are fragrant.
Spreading
Blue, White in Spring
Dark-green in All seasons
Glasshouse red spider mite , Slugs , Snails , Violet leaf midge , Aphids Glasshouse red spider mite , Slugs , Snails , Violet leaf midge , Aphids
Leaf spot , Powdery mildew , Rust Leaf spot , Powdery mildew , Rust
Deadhead to prolong flowering.
Division
Sign up for your FREE ACCOUNT today or login to receive detailed monthly care instructions
Viola alba (Parma violet) will reach a height of 0.15m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Beds and borders, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Edging, Garden edging, Low Maintenance, Underplanting
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.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Tender in frost (H3)
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Viola alba
Parma violet
Viola Viola
V. alba - V. alba are clump-forming perennials with mid-green, heart-shaped leaves and white flowers in spring.
Evergreen
Flowers are fragrant.
Spreading
Create your free SHOOT garden and make a record of the plants in your garden.
Add your own photos, notes, get monthly email reminders on how to care for your plants, and connect with other gardeners. Get started now.
Blue, White in Spring
Dark-green in All seasons
Glasshouse red spider mite , Slugs , Snails , Violet leaf midge , Aphids
Leaf spot , Powdery mildew , Rust
Deadhead to prolong flowering.
Division
Create a free SHOOT account and get instant access to expert care advice for this and other plants in your garden.
You'll also receive handy monthly email reminders of what needs doing. Create your free account.
Viola alba (Parma violet) will reach a height of 0.15m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Beds and borders, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Edging, Garden edging, Low Maintenance, Underplanting
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.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Tender in frost (H3)
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6
In order to add a note on this plant, please add this plant to your plant lists.
This plant likes... | Garden match | |
Soil types: | Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) | Tell us... |
Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | Tell us... |
Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
Aspect: | South, East, West | Tell us... |
Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
Hardiness: | Tender in frost (H3) | Tell us... |
To add ? to your lists,
login to your account or subscribe.
Find out more about plant lists here
or Login
To add notes for this plant login to your account or register for a new account.
Sign up for freeor Login
To add images for this plant login to your account or register for a new account.
Sign up for freeor Login
To check if this plant is suitable for your garden first login to your account or subscribe.
or Login