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viola [Northern Lights]

Viola Northern Lights ('Smev4') (Celestial Series) (Va)

Fragrant

Genus: Viola
Family: Violaceae

About this plant

A compact, rounded evergreen perennial with a mound of lush dark green leaves and masses of fragrant, purple flowers with a yellow-orange blush which appear from spring through to autumn, and sometimes beyond in milder climates

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

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

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Best in humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil but will grow in any, moderately fertile soil apart from waterlogged soils. Full sun or partial shade is best but shade is tolerated

Pruning

Deadhead to prolong flowering unless seed is required. Cut back after flowering in summer

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in late winter or early spring or propagate by stem-tip cuttings in spring or late summer

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 ContainerWall Side Borders

Planting Places

IndoorConservatorySubmerged AquaticBog Garden

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years