Product description
Viola Blue Marina is a beautiful bedding plant that features delicate, ocean-blue petals with subtle, darker markings. This compact and heavily blooming perennial is perfect for adding a touch of cool elegance to hanging baskets and patio containers. Its gorgeous open-faced flowers are also gently scented and completely safe to use as a colourful culinary garnish.
To ensure optimal growth, plant this charming variety in full sun or partial shade within a rich, well-draining compost. Keep the soil consistently moist by watering the base of the plant, especially during warmer spells when pots dry out quickly. Removing faded blooms regularly will stop the plant from setting seed and encourage fresh buds to develop rapidly.
Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
Horned Violet
Viola Blue Marina
Viola Blue Marina
Product description
Viola Blue Marina is a beautiful bedding plant that features delicate, ocean-blue petals with subtle, darker markings. This compact and heavily blooming perennial is perfect for adding a touch of cool elegance to hanging baskets and patio containers. Its gorgeous open-faced flowers are also gently scented and completely safe to use as a colourful culinary garnish.
To ensure optimal growth, plant this charming variety in full sun or partial shade within a rich, well-draining compost. Keep the soil consistently moist by watering the base of the plant, especially during warmer spells when pots dry out quickly. Removing faded blooms regularly will stop the plant from setting seed and encourage fresh buds to develop rapidly.
Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
Give your plants the best start
Garden Plant Size Guide
Plants in larger pots can be multiple years older than their smaller counterparts with more mature root systems and foliage. This makes them able to thrive as a full size plant in your garden quicker than smaller alternatives.
The most common size of pot that garden plants come in are 9cm/1L/3L/5L this is in reference to the diameter at the top of the pot.
9cm potted plants still remain the most popular cost effective option though, they just may take a little patience to allow them to grow into full maturity once planted in your garden.
Plant specs, care guide & tips
Key features
Specifications
When to plant
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Planting and period of interest times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.
Instructions
Top Tip
A great top tip for your Viola Blue Marina is to deadhead the faded light blue flowers to promote continuous, heavy blooming. You can also safely snip a few fresh light blue petals to use as a stunning garnish on summer salads!
How to Water
To keep the captivating light blue petals of your Viola Blue Marina looking fresh, water regularly so the soil stays lightly moist. Check the earth frequently during warm weather to ensure the delicate light blue flowers do not wilt.
How to Plant
When planting your Viola Blue Marina, place this striking light blue beauty in well-draining loam to ensure optimal root health. Space the 9cm plugs evenly to let their delicate light blue blooms comfortably fill out your borders.
