Grown for their scent as much as for their old fashioned charm, these traditional violets are to be treasured. Now, not growing as freely in the wild as they used to, they can be easily grown at home. They prefer a semi shaded site where they will soon form quite large clumps, their fragrance has to be experienced. A lovely very unusual dusky apricot yellow version with flowers.borne freely from March-April. Easy and reliable they are a must for all lovers of traditional plants.
Common NameSweet Violet
Approx Height (10 yrs.)7.5-15 cm (3-6")
Soil TypeLoam
Soil pHAcid, Neutral, Alkaline
AspectSemi Shade, Shade
HardinessHardy
Flowering TimeWinter to Spring
Bee FriendlyBee Friendly
Flower ColourPeach/Apricot
Plant TypeHerbaceous
