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The ‘Delicate Viola Duo’ collection comprises; sororia ‘Dark Freckles’ – beautiful sky-blue coloured petals are splattered by deep, ocean blue freckling, as if an artist has flicked his brush; and x hybrida ‘Red Cloud’ – renowned for its vibrant, deep red flowers that add a bold splash of colour. Growing to a modest height of about 10-20cm, and spreading up to 30cm, these Viola are perfect for adding low-growing colour to mixed plantings or as a standalone. Viola thrive in sun and partial shade and prefer well-drained, fertile soil.Appreciated for their versatility and resilience, they can withstand cooler temperatures down to around -20°C, making them reliable performers in various climates, making them a beloved choice for gardeners seeking vibrant colour and dependability. Viola are inclined to have smaller, plainer flowers than pansies, however, are produced in much greater quantities, and tend to be present through warmer months.
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Key Information
| Included In this Collection | Viola sororia Dark Freckles 9cm pot | Viola x hybrida Red Cloud 9cm pot |
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| Latin Name | Viola sororia ‘Dark Freckles’ 9cm pot | |
| Common Name | Violet | |
| Hardiness | H6 (-15 to -20°C) | |
| Colour | Blue | |
| Format | 9cm Pots | |
| Position | Full-Sun, Part-Shade, Part-Sun | |
| Foliage | Evergreen | |
| Height in Maturity (m) | 0.20 | |
| Spread in Maturity (m) | 0.30 | |
| Soil Conditions | Chalk Loam Sand | |
| Soil Acidity | Acid Alkaline Neutral | |
| Aspect | East-facing, South-facing, West-facing | |
| Scented | Yes | |
| Good for pots | Yes | |
| Good for hanging baskets | Yes | |
| Good for Rockeries | Yes | |
| Good for pollinators | Yes | |
| Good for cutting | Yes | |
| Good for groundcover | Yes |
