Grown for their scent as much as for their old fashioned charm, these traditional violets are to be treasured. They prefer a semi shaded site where they will soon form quite large clumps, their fragrance has to be experienced. This one has deep reddish pink flowers borne freely from March-April.
Common NameSweet Violet, Wood Violet
Height7.5-15 cm (3-6")
Soil TypeAll
Soil pHAcid, Neutral, Alkaline
AspectSemi Shade
HardinessHardy
Flowering TimeWinter to Spring
Edible FlowersEdible Flowers
Flower Colour.Pink