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Viola 'Sorbet Ruby Gold Babyface'

Viola 'Sorbet Ruby Gold Babyface'

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ViolaPerennialFamily: Violaceae

Height: 15cmSpread: 20cm
Hardy

Flower colour:

Purple

Foliage colour:

Green

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

Closely related to garden pansies, violas tend to have smaller flowers, 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 ‘Sorbet Ruby Gold Babyface’ is part of the Sorbet series of violas, which are prized for their winter hardiness. ‘Sorbet Ruby Gold Babyface’ has velvety maroon flowers with a large yellow centre and maroon ‘whiskers’. For best results, deadhead regularly to prolong flowering, trim plants back in June to tidy up the foliage and encourage further flowering, and then divide plants in September.

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Viola ‘Sorbet ruby gold babyface’ and wildlife

Viola ‘Sorbet ruby gold babyface’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Viola ‘Sorbet ruby gold babyface’ poisonous?

Viola ‘Sorbet ruby gold babyface’ 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