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the dog violet is a harbinger of spring. Right now, small clusters of heart-shaped leaves are taking on a renewed vigour while other plants in the garden die down. I can almost see the little flashes of deep purple that will dot the darkest corners of my

into their many nectaries. I wondered what colour this parent plant would be, praying it would be white, or at least purple, but definitely not 'apricot'.I finally planted it out in January when the topsoil arrived. Normally I wouldn't recommend jolting a plant

to the purple ones. They brighten up the garden and provide a lovely contrast against the background of other late-spring plants, which are still mainly green.I wonder which plant will steal the show next? I think my honeysuckle is about to have its best year