Welcome spring… with violas

Violas are irresistible. They are petite, fragrant, flowers without any fuss and come in every colour of the rainbow.

What more could a gardener desire?

Violas planted in August will kickstart the spring garden, and if planted in a sunny but cool position (morning sun or dappled sun) they will flower through to November or for even longer.

Bedding violas produce a mass of tiny blooms that stand out as garden edgings or borders, as groundcovers under deciduous trees, and for filling crevices in rock walls or loffelstein block terraces. Their flowers are edible, which also makes them suitable for the winter veggie and herb garden.

Planting tips

When preparing the soil, dig in compost and a controlled-release fertiliser that will slowly release nutrition over the following months.