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Viola odorata (Sweet violet)
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per year
0.1m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Viola odorata
Other names
Sweet violet, March violet, Sweet pansy, English violet, Florist's violet, Garden violet
Genus
Viola Viola
Species
V. odorata - V. odorata is a semi-evergreen perennial, with fragrant white or violet flowers from late winter to early spring. Rosettes of leaves are heart-shaped that form a mat.
Viola odorata is: Semi evergreen
Fragrance
Flowers are sweetly scented from late winter to spring.
Habit
Spreading
Flower
White, Blue, Violet in Spring; Blue, Violet, White in Autumn
Foliage
Bright-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Glasshouse red spider mite , Slugs , Snails , Violet leaf midge Glasshouse red spider mite , Slugs , Snails , Violet leaf midge
Leaf spot , Powdery mildew Leaf spot , Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
Deadhead to prolong flowering. Cut back after flowering.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Viola odorata (Sweet violet) will reach a height of 0.1m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Wildflower, Woodland, Beds and borders, Underplanting
Cultivation
Grow in 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, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, 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
Other names
Sweet violet, March violet, Sweet pansy, English violet, Florist's violet, Garden violet
Genus
Viola Viola
Species
V. odorata - V. odorata is a semi-evergreen perennial, with fragrant white or violet flowers from late winter to early spring. Rosettes of leaves are heart-shaped that form a mat.
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Fragrance
Flowers are sweetly scented from late winter to spring.
Habit
Spreading
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Colour
Flower
White, Blue, Violet in Spring; Blue, Violet, White in Autumn
Foliage
Bright-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Glasshouse red spider mite , Slugs , Snails , Violet leaf midge
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Deadhead to prolong flowering. Cut back after flowering.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Viola odorata (Sweet violet) will reach a height of 0.1m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Wildflower, Woodland, Beds and borders, Underplanting
Cultivation
Grow in 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, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, 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
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Viola odorata (Sweet violet)
Viola odorata (Sweet violet)
Viola odorata (Sweet violet)
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