Product description
Viola Deep Blue is a stunning, short-lived perennial bedding plant celebrated for its rich, deep blue blooms that add a bold splash of colour to any garden space. Forming neat, compact mounds of semi-evergreen foliage, this charming plant is perfect for brightening up hanging baskets, patio containers, and the front of garden borders. Its wide, open flowers are also delicately scented and entirely edible, making them a fantastic culinary garnish for salads and desserts.
To keep this vibrant plant thriving, position it in a spot that receives full sun or partial shade and plant it in rich, well-draining loam. Water the soil regularly to maintain an evenly moist environment, being careful not to let the roots sit in waterlogged conditions. Regular deadheading of the faded blooms will encourage a continuous, heavy flush of new blue flowers throughout its long growing season.
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.
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Product description
Viola Deep Blue is a stunning, short-lived perennial bedding plant celebrated for its rich, deep blue blooms that add a bold splash of colour to any garden space. Forming neat, compact mounds of semi-evergreen foliage, this charming plant is perfect for brightening up hanging baskets, patio containers, and the front of garden borders. Its wide, open flowers are also delicately scented and entirely edible, making them a fantastic culinary garnish for salads and desserts.
To keep this vibrant plant thriving, position it in a spot that receives full sun or partial shade and plant it in rich, well-draining loam. Water the soil regularly to maintain an evenly moist environment, being careful not to let the roots sit in waterlogged conditions. Regular deadheading of the faded blooms will encourage a continuous, heavy flush of new blue flowers throughout its long growing season.
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.
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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
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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 Deep Blue is to regularly deadhead the faded deep, rich blue flowers to encourage a continuous, heavy flush of new blooms. You can also safely snip off a few fresh petals to use as a colourful, edible garnish on your salads and desserts!
How to Water
To keep the deep, rich blue blooms of your Viola Deep Blue looking their absolute best, water them regularly so the soil remains consistently damp but never waterlogged. Check the moisture level frequently during warmer weather to ensure their roots do not dry out completely.
How to Plant
When planting your Viola Deep Blue, place this deep, rich blue beauty in well-draining loam soil where it can receive full sun to partial shade. Ensure you space the 9cm plugs evenly to allow their natural clumping habit to fill out beautifully.
