Viola riviniana 'Purpurea Group'

wood violet (syn. Viola labradonica var. purpurea)

• Position: full sun or partial shade
• Soil: fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soil
• Rate of growth: fast-growing
• Flowering period: April and June
• Flower colour: violet-blue
• Hardiness: fully hardy
  
  Delicate, violet blue flowers borne in April and June above attractive, dark purplish-green heart-shaped leaves. This charming wood violet look lovely planted in drifts under deciduous shrubs in a wild or woodland garden. A vigorous, semi-evergreen variety, it needs protection from midday sun and damage from slugs.
  
  
• Garden care: Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering and remove runners as they appear to ensure the best flowering performance.