Viola Riviniana 'Purpurea Group' (Wood Violet (Syn. Viola...

Viola Riviniana 'Purpurea Group' (Wood Violet (Syn. Viola Labradonica Var. Purpurea))

£7.99

Position: full sun or partial shade
Soil: fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soil
Rate of growth: fast-growing
Flowering period: April and June Flower colour: violet-blue
Hardiness: fully hardy
Delicate, violet blue flowers borne in April and June above attractive, dark purplish-green heart-shaped leaves. This charming wood violet look lovely planted in drifts under deciduous shrubs in a wild or woodland garden. A vigorous, semi-evergreen variety, it needs protection from midday sun and damage from slugs.Garden care: Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering and remove runners as they appear to ensure the best flowering performance.

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