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Viola alba (Parma violet)
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1 hour care
per year
per year
0.15m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Viola alba
Other names
Parma violet
Genus
Viola 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
Fragrance
Flowers are fragrant.
Habit
Spreading
Flower
Blue, White in Spring
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
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
General care
Pruning
Deadhead to prolong flowering.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Viola alba (Parma violet) will reach a height of 0.15m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
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.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Viola alba
Other names
Parma violet
Genus
Viola Viola
Species
V. alba - V. alba are clump-forming perennials with mid-green, heart-shaped leaves and white flowers in spring.
Foliage
Evergreen
Fragrance
Flowers are fragrant.
Habit
Spreading
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Colour
Flower
Blue, White in Spring
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Glasshouse red spider mite , Slugs , Snails , Violet leaf midge , Aphids
Specific diseases
Leaf spot , Powdery mildew , Rust
General care
Pruning
Deadhead to prolong flowering.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Viola alba (Parma violet) will reach a height of 0.15m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
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.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6
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| 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... |
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