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Viola x hybrida ‘Red Cloud’ is a striking cultivar renowned for its vibrant, deep red flowers that add a bold splash of colour to any garden setting. This hybrid variety combines the best traits of its parent species, resulting in robust plants with prolific blooming habits. Typically blooming in mid spring, it continues to flower sporadically through the summer, given the right conditions. Its blooms are medium sized with velvety petals that create a rich, dramatic effect, making it a popular choice for borders, containers, and garden beds. Growing to a modest height of about 15-20cm, and spreading up to 30cm, ‘Red Cloud’ is perfect for adding low-growing colour to mixed plantings or as a standalone. Viola thrive in sun and partial shade and prefer any well-drained, fertile soil, except clay. Viola x hybrida ‘Red Cloud’ is appreciated for its versatility and resilience. It can withstand cooler temperatures down to around -15 to -20°C, making it a reliable performer in various climates. Its stunning, long-lasting blooms and ease of cultivation make it a beloved choice for gardeners seeking vibrant colour and reliable performance.
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Key Information
| Latin Name | Viola x hybrida ‘Red Cloud’ 9cm pot |
|---|---|
| Hardiness | H6 (-15 to -20°C) |
| Colour | Pink |
| Format | 9cm Pots |
| Position | Full-Sun, Part-Shade, Part-Sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height in Maturity (m) | 0.20 m |
| 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 |
