Blooms: spring and early summer, sometimes again in fall Hardiness: hardy to semi-hardy Because they are so easy to grow, it is convenient to snub volets. But these plants have some fine qualities, including the ability to grow in shade or sun, smother weeds and produce flowers that are fragrant and adorable. Viola sororia “Freckles” is a speckled beauty. Planting Seeding: Indoors in spring. Planting out: Spring Spacing: 30cm apart. Growing Violets will grow equally well in full sun or partial shade. Soil should be fertile, humus rich, moist and well drained. Violets self-seed freely and you may find them cropping up here and there in unlikely places in the garden. Cultivars may not set seed. Divide in spring or fall. Tips Violets are good for rock gradens, walls and the front of a border but can be invasive. (摘录) |
