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Viola 'Heartsease'

Viola 'Heartsease'

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ViolaPerennialFamily: Violaceae

Height: 12cmSpread: 10cm
Hardy

Position

Sun Exposure:

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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Viola ‘Heartsease’ and wildlife

Viola ‘Heartsease’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Viola ‘Heartsease’ poisonous?

Viola ‘Heartsease’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People