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viola 'Nellie Britton'

Viola 'Nellie Britton' (Va)

★ RHS AGMFragrant

Genus: Viola
Family: Violaceae

About this plant

'Nellie Britton' is an evergreen, clump-forming perennial to 15cm in height, with ovate leaves and pinkish-mauve flowers 2.5cm in width in summer

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H5

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

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

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade

Pruning

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

Propagation

Propagate by stem cuttings in spring or late summer

Pests

May be attacked by slugs, snails, aphids, glasshouse red spider mite, violet gall midge

Diseases

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

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverPatio ContainerCottage InformalFlower Borders

Planting Places

OutdoorBog GardenConservatoryPond Margins

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years