Product description
Boasting a long blooming season from March right through to October, Viola Heartthrob is the perfect plant for lasting seasonal colour. The heart-shaped leaves are burgundy purple in the centre and variegated with bright lime green around the edges. From early spring, the plant is decorated with masses of small pink flowers, beautifully complementing the interesting foliage.
Heartthrob Viola is an herbaceous perennial that dies back in late autumn and remains dormant underground throughout winter before emerging with fresh new growth the following spring. It is ideal for planting towards the front of beds and borders and is well suited for container gardening.
This is an undemanding garden plant that is relatively simple to grow and care for. It flourishes in full sun or partial shade in moist but well-draining soil and only requires pruning once a year, in late autumn. Cut the plant back hard to ground level ready for the dormant season and to make room for fresh new growth in spring. Viola Heartthrob seeds freely, so if you’d rather the plant didn’t self-seed, be sure to deadhead spent blooms before they go to seed.
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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Viola 'Heartthrob'
Viola 'Heartthrob'
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Product description
Boasting a long blooming season from March right through to October, Viola Heartthrob is the perfect plant for lasting seasonal colour. The heart-shaped leaves are burgundy purple in the centre and variegated with bright lime green around the edges. From early spring, the plant is decorated with masses of small pink flowers, beautifully complementing the interesting foliage.
Heartthrob Viola is an herbaceous perennial that dies back in late autumn and remains dormant underground throughout winter before emerging with fresh new growth the following spring. It is ideal for planting towards the front of beds and borders and is well suited for container gardening.
This is an undemanding garden plant that is relatively simple to grow and care for. It flourishes in full sun or partial shade in moist but well-draining soil and only requires pruning once a year, in late autumn. Cut the plant back hard to ground level ready for the dormant season and to make room for fresh new growth in spring. Viola Heartthrob seeds freely, so if you’d rather the plant didn’t self-seed, be sure to deadhead spent blooms before they go to seed.
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
In areas with heavy clay soils, grow Alpine plants in pots or containers to help prevent waterlogging.
How to Water
Water moderately until established then during dry spells through the growing season and more sparingly in autumn and winter.
How to Plant
Plant in full sun in light, freely draining soil, adding horticultural grit into the hole before planting to help improve drainage. Backfill the hole, gently firming down as you go and water in well.
