Dappled shade, full shade, full sun, partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, north facing, south facing, west facing
Position in border:
Front
Soil
Prefers rich soil:
Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Violas tend to have smaller flowers than closely related pansies, and are usually more tolerant of summer heat. Like pansies, violas are used in bedding displays, hanging baskets and patio containers, and work well when grown with spring-flowering bulbs. The flowers of many species are edible and may be eaten in salads.
Viola ‘Heartsease’ is a delightful wild flower, bearing many small blooms variably patterned with purple, lavender and yellow, throughout summer. Plants self-seed freely and look charming allowed to naturalise through a border, wild garden or in woodland clearings.
For best results, grow Viola ‘Heartsease’ in moist but well-drained soil in partial shade. Deadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering, and divide clumps every autumn.
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Plant
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Flowers
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Take cuttings
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Viola ‘Heartsease’ and wildlife
Viola ‘Heartsease’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
