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| Botanical Name: |
Viola tricolor
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| Sounds like: |
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| Common Name: |
Johnny Jump Up; Heart's Ease
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| Family Name: |
VIOLACEAE
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| Genus: |
Viola
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| species |
tricolor
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| Name Derivation |
G: Lat. viola - violet; S: Lat. tri - three, three-coloured
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| Growth Habit: |
Annual
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| Dimensions: |
30cm x 30cm
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| Flower: |
Violet, pale violet, yellow or bi-coloured, to 25mm;
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| Climate: |
Frost tolerant of up to -10 C°, partial shade, in a moist but well-drained soil, rich in organic matter, with a pH of 6-6.5, however is tolerant of soils derived from sandstone and limestone, protect from winds.
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| Fruit: |
Capsule.
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| Propagation: |
Seed
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| Horticulture Use: |
Has a long history in cultivation, grown for the delicate flowers as well as for medicinal use. The flowers are a source of nectar for bees. Good tub specimen.
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| Culture & Maintenance: |
Provide a lightly shaded, sheltered position. Ensure adequate drainage and composted, rich soil. Will flower over a long period, from spring to late summer. Will self-seed in the garden. Water and liquid feed regularly.
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| Foliage: |
Small simple leaves, cordate to ovate.
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