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Parma violet 'Duchesse de Parme' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Parma violet 'Duchesse de Parme'

Viola 'Duchesse de Parme' (dPVt)

Fragrant

Genus: Viola
Family: Violaceae

About this plant

A compact, evergreen perennial to around 20cm tall with toothed, rounded foliage and double, scented purple-blue flowers with white centres in late winter and spring

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. In cold areas overwinter indoors or under glass

Pruning

Deadhead to prolong flowering. After flowering cut back vigorous plants to keep compact

Propagation

Propagate by stem cuttings

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs, snails, aphids, glasshouse red spider mite and violet gall midge

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews, pansy leaf spot, a virus and a rust

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalFlower BordersGround CoverPatio Container

Planting Places

OutdoorBog GardenConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Trailing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years