Viola Odorata "Pink Sweet Viola" 2 Liter

Viola odorata ‘Pink’

Botanical Name

Viola odorata ‘Pink’

Common Names

• Sweet Violet
• Garden Violet
• English Violet

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Product Description

Viola odorata ‘Pink’ is a compact, fragrant perennial renowned for its soft pink, five-petaled flowers and dense, heart-shaped green foliage. Ideal for borders, rockeries, containers, or as an underplanting, it adds delicate colour and perfume to South African gardens. This low-maintenance plant thrives in cooler microclimates and is perfect for creating cottage-style or shade 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 (preferably filtered light in hot areas)
  • Avoid harsh afternoon sun in warmer regions.
• 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:
  • Best suited to temperate and cooler regions of South Africa
  • Tolerates mild frost; may struggle in very hot inland areas
• Maintenance: Low
  • Remove faded flowers to encourage continuous blooming; 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 (occasionally repeats in autumn under mild conditions)
• Seasonal Notes:
  • Evergreen in mild climates
  • Produces fragrant flowers that attract bees and other pollinators