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Viola odorata 'Queen Charlotte' (Sweet violet 'Queen Charlotte')
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0.3m
Max height
Max height
0.3m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Viola odorata 'Queen Charlotte'
Other names
Sweet violet 'Queen Charlotte', Viola odorata 'Königin Charlotte'
Genus
Viola Viola
Variety or Cultivar
'Queen Charlotte' _ 'Queen Charlotte' is a compact, mat-forming, semi-evergreen with heart shaped, dark-green leaves and, from late winter into spring, upright stems bearing fragrant, single, deep violet flowers.
Viola odorata 'Queen Charlotte' is: Semi evergreen
Fragrance
Flowers have a sweet fragrant.
Habit
Compact, Erect flower stem, Mat Forming, Spreading
Flower
Violet in Spring
Foliage
Bright-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. Cut back after flowering to maintain a compact habit.
Propagation methods
Stem tip cuttings
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Where to grow
Viola odorata 'Queen Charlotte' (Sweet violet 'Queen Charlotte') will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Coastal, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Garden edging, Ground Cover
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.
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, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Viola odorata 'Queen Charlotte'
Other names
Sweet violet 'Queen Charlotte', Viola odorata 'Königin Charlotte'
Genus
Viola Viola
Variety or Cultivar
'Queen Charlotte' _ 'Queen Charlotte' is a compact, mat-forming, semi-evergreen with heart shaped, dark-green leaves and, from late winter into spring, upright stems bearing fragrant, single, deep violet flowers.
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Fragrance
Flowers have a sweet fragrant.
Habit
Compact, Erect flower stem, Mat Forming, Spreading
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Colour
Flower
Violet in Spring
Foliage
Bright-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. Cut back after flowering to maintain a compact habit.
Propagation methods
Stem tip cuttings
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Where to grow
Viola odorata 'Queen Charlotte' (Sweet violet 'Queen Charlotte') will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Coastal, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Garden edging, Ground Cover
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.
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, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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