Viola Heartthrob (Violet)
Viola ‘Heartthrob’ is a low-growing perennial noted for its incredibly showy foliage of heart-shaped leaves adorned with deep burgundy centers that contrast with the bright green leaf edges. Classic lavender-violet flowers appear before the leaves in mid-spring, but get covered up later by the magnificent foliage. A wonderful foliage plant for containers, the front of the border, or as a ground cover.
Viola 'Heartthrob' is a low-growing perennial noted for its incredibly showy foliage of heart-shaped leaves adorned with deep burgundy centers that contrast with the bright green leaf edges. Classic lavender-violet flowers appear before the leaves in mid-spring, but get covered up later by the magnificent foliage. A wonderful foliage plant for containers, the front of the border, or as a ground cover.
- Easily growing up to 8 in. tall (20 cm) and 12 in. wide (30 cm).
- A part shade to full shade lover, it is best grown in fertile, moist, well-drained soils. Add mulch to keep the soil cool and moist.
- This plant is highly versatile and can be used in beds, borders, edging, cottage gardens, rock gardens, woodland gardens, containers, or as a ground cover.
- No serious pest or disease issues. This plant is deer resistant.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 5 – 9 |
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| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Viola – Violets |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Mid,Late)Summer (Early,Mid,Late)Fall |
| Height | 6" – 8" (15cm – 20cm) |
| Spread | 10" – 1' (25cm – 30cm) |
| Spacing | 12″ (30cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |