Viola odorata | Rosea Mastering the art of flower gardening sternii 'Clifton' has dark green

sternii 'Clifton' has dark green

Due to its height and the weight of the flowers it can tend to flop so I tend to plant ours at the back amongst other plants that will support it and also do stake them on occasion

Cornus siberica alba also known as Tatarian Dogwood will not disappoint

Protect them for the afternoon sun in warmer climates

Viola odorata | Rosea Mastering the art of flower gardening sternii 'Clifton' has dark greenA lovely little sweet English Violet in a very hard to find rosy pink colour! Also known as Parma violets, they are the most fragrant of all the sweet violets, and grow well in shady, moist areas and can suppress weeds. Viola odorata is a semi evergreen perennial that produces fragrant pink flowers from late winter to early spring. It's perfect for growing in a sheltered spot in light shade and can make good ground cover in a dappled woodland garden