sweet violet

How to Grow and Care for sweet violet

sweet violet · Viola odorata
Also known as: English violet; florist's violet; garden violet; March violet; sweet pansy

Excellent for wild or woodland garden. Grow in moist but well-drained soil

Watering: Keep soil evenly moist, especially in cool active growthSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing sweet violet

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleKeep soil evenly moist, especially in cool active growth
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
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Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingLight balanced feed during flowering season
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Care Tips

Excellent for wild or woodland garden. Grow in moist but well-drained soil

How to Water sweet violet?

Keep soil evenly moist, especially in cool active growth

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for sweet violet?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for sweet violet?

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What Soil Is Best for sweet violet?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for sweet violet?

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize sweet violet?

Light balanced feed during flowering season

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How to Prune sweet violet?

Deadhead to prolong flowering

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How to Propagate sweet violet?

Propagate by seed or division

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How to Transplant sweet violet?

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How to Care for sweet violet in Winter?

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How to Plant sweet violet?

Excellent for wild or woodland garden. Grow in moist but well-drained soil

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How to Repot sweet violet?

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How to Harvest sweet violet?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be affected by pansy leaf spot and powdery mildews

Pests

May be attacked by slugs, snails, glasshouse red spider mite and violet gall midge

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The Toxicity of sweet violet

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More General Info About sweet violet

Attributes of sweet violet

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitMatforming
OriginEurope

Scientific Classification

Species
Viola odorata
Genus
Viola
Family
Violaceae
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