Viola Diffusa
Spreading Violet
Viola odorata is an evergreen, low-growing plant with heart-shaped leaves and fragrant blue, white or purple flowers with five petals - two upper petals, and three lower petals.Viola diffusa is an annual violet that flowers from early to mid Spring, with the seeds ripening from late Spring. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Insects. Prefers well-drained but moist soil. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.
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Full sun to partial shade
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Occasional watering
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Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
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Free draining
Common name
Spreading Violet
Latin name
Viola Diffusa
type
Annual
family
Violaceae
ph
5.5 - 8.0 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun to partial shade
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Frost
Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
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Soil
Free draining
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Water
Occasional watering
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
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When the plant will bloom
full grown dimensions
0.50 M
0.10 M
Viola Diffusa
Viola odorata is an evergreen, low-growing plant with heart-shaped leaves and fragrant blue, white or purple flowers with five petals - two upper petals, and three lower petals.Viola diffusa is an annual violet that flowers from early to mid Spring, with the seeds ripening from late Spring. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Insects. Prefers well-drained but moist soil. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.
Flowering Season
From Late Winter TO Early Spring
Flowers in shades of purple or white are borne from February to April and sometimes in Autumn.
Planting Season
From Early Winter TO Early Spring
Plant Violas in September, October, March or April in well drained soil and in full sun or partial shade.
Propagation by Seed
From Early Spring TO Mid Spring
Fill a seed tray with seed compost,water and allow to drain.Sprinkle seeds over the surface allowing roughly 25mm space between seeds and cover with a thin layer of compost. Put tray in a clear polythene bag and place on a windowsill. When seedlings show remove plastic bag.When the second pair of leaves appear on the seedlings thin out to 50mm spacing by removing the weakest looking plants. After 2 or 3 weeks and when danger of frost has passed plants can then be planted outside into required position.