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Viola 'Duchesse de Parme' (Violet 'Duchesse de Parme')
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.2m
Max height
Max height
0.2m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Viola 'Duchesse de Parme'
Other names
Violet 'Duchesse de Parme', Sweet violet 'Duchesse de Parme', Viola odorata 'Duchesse de Parme', Parma violet 'Duchesse de Parme'
Genus
Viola Viola
Variety or Cultivar
'Duchesse de Parme' _ 'Duchesse de Parme' is a compact, mound-forming, evergreen perennial with heart-shaped, toothed, dark green leaves and, from mid-spring to late summer, long stems bearing strongly fragrant, double, violet to lilac flowers with white centres.
Viola 'Duchesse de Parme' is: Evergreen
Habit
Cushion or Mound Forming, Compact
Flower
Violet in Spring
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Glasshouse red spider mite , Slugs , Snails , Violet leaf midge Aphids , Glasshouse red spider mite , Slugs , Snails , Violet leaf midge
Leaf spot , Powdery mildew , Rust , Virus Leaf spot , Powdery mildew , Rust , Virus
General care
Pruning
Deadhead to prolong flowering. Cut back after flowering to maintain a compact habit.
Propagation
Does not set seed.
Propagation methods
Stem tip cuttings
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Where to grow
Viola 'Duchesse de Parme' (Violet 'Duchesse de Parme') will reach a height of 0.2m and a spread of 0.2m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Garden edging, Cottage/Informal, Containers, Coastal, City, Beds and borders, Underplanting
Cultivation
Grows best in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in a sheltered, partially-shaded site. Tolerates full sun. Protect with a dry winter mulch in cold areas or overwinter indoors/under glass.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Viola 'Duchesse de Parme'
Other names
Violet 'Duchesse de Parme', Sweet violet 'Duchesse de Parme', Viola odorata 'Duchesse de Parme', Parma violet 'Duchesse de Parme'
Genus
Viola Viola
Variety or Cultivar
'Duchesse de Parme' _ 'Duchesse de Parme' is a compact, mound-forming, evergreen perennial with heart-shaped, toothed, dark green leaves and, from mid-spring to late summer, long stems bearing strongly fragrant, double, violet to lilac flowers with white centres.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Cushion or Mound Forming, Compact
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Colour
Flower
Violet in Spring
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Glasshouse red spider mite , Slugs , Snails , Violet leaf midge
Specific diseases
Leaf spot , Powdery mildew , Rust , Virus
General care
Pruning
Deadhead to prolong flowering. Cut back after flowering to maintain a compact habit.
Propagation
Does not set seed.
Propagation methods
Stem tip cuttings
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Where to grow
Viola 'Duchesse de Parme' (Violet 'Duchesse de Parme') will reach a height of 0.2m and a spread of 0.2m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Garden edging, Cottage/Informal, Containers, Coastal, City, Beds and borders, Underplanting
Cultivation
Grows best in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in a sheltered, partially-shaded site. Tolerates full sun. Protect with a dry winter mulch in cold areas or overwinter indoors/under glass.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
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