Confederate Violet Emperor Magenta Red
Viola 'Emperor Magenta Red'
- Mounds of rich green, heart-shaped leaves.
- Masses of wine coloured flowers mid - late Spring.
- Lovely ground cover plant.
- Tolerates shade well.
Supplied as compost block grown plants.
Available from APPROXIMATELY late April / early May5 or more £2.25GBP each. Group & quantity discounts
Description
Originating from Eastern Canada and America, this is a hybrid of the wild Confederate Violet.
Similar to the Sweet Violet, these grow as clumps of rich green, heart shaped foliage that carpet the ground. Come April the delicate flowers appear on short stems in the most gorgeous shade of burgundy wine.
- Hardy, perennial.
- Flowers April - May.
- Grow to approximately 6" (15 cm) high.
- Thrives in shade but will tolerate a full sun position.
- Likes a rich soil.
- Plant 10" (25 cm) apart.
- Will spread up to 18" (45 cm).
- Lovely and highly scented cut flower.
- Culinary Uses
- Wonderful for crystallising and using for cake decorations.
- Edible flowers.
- Medicinal Uses
- Used in by the Cherokee to treat coughs, sore throats and constipation.
Pricing
Available from APPROXIMATELY late April / early MayPlease note: This product is only available in multiples of 5
This product is subject to group discount if you are buying multiple products from the same pricing group. Other products in this group are...
Adriatic Bellflower Plant
Chamomile Lawn
Confederate Violet Sorority Sisters
Creeping Thyme Lawn
Pennyroyal
Periwinkle (Lesser)
Periwinkle Gertrude Jekyll
Sweet Violet Queen Charlotte
Sweet Violet Royal Wedding
Sweet Violet Rubra
How To...
How To Plant Out Ornamentals
Detailed advice on how to plant out ornamentals, including information on recommended planting distances.
General Information
What's A Compost Block Grown Plant?
Information on the size of the compost blocks that Victoriana grow their plants in - and what you can expect to receive.
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