Viola Odorata "Sweet Viola White" 2Liter

Viola odorata ‘White’

Botanical Name

Viola odorata ‘White’

Common Names

• Sweet Violet
• Garden Violet
• English Violet

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Product Description

Viola odorata ‘White’ is a compact, fragrant perennial featuring pure white, five-petaled flowers with a delicate perfume. Its heart-shaped green foliage forms a dense, low-growing mat, making it perfect for borders, rockeries, containers, and shaded garden areas. This low-maintenance plant is ideal for cooler microclimates in South Africa and adds elegance and fragrance to cottage-style or shaded gardens.

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Size When Fully Grown

• Height: ± 10–15 cm
• Spread: ± 20–25 cm
• Forms a low, clumping mat of foliage and flowers

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Best Growing Conditions

• Light: Partial shade to full sun (filtered light preferred in hotter regions)
  • Avoid harsh afternoon sun in warm inland areas.
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile, humus-rich soil
  • Prefers slightly acidic to neutral conditions.
• Watering: Moderate
  • Keep soil moist but not waterlogged; avoid prolonged drought.
• Climate:
  • Suited to temperate and cooler regions of South Africa
  • Tolerates mild frost; may struggle in very hot inland climates
• Maintenance: Low
  • Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooms; divide clumps every 2–3 years to maintain vigour

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Best Planting Season & Growth Cycle (South Africa)

• Best Time to Plant: Early spring or autumn
• Active Growing Season: Spring through early summer
• Flowering Season: Spring (may repeat in autumn under mild conditions)
• Seasonal Notes:
  • Evergreen in mild climates
  • Flowers are fragrant and attract bees and other pollinators