{"title":"Violets","description":"\u003cp\u003eViolets are low, spreading perennials for shade, and this range covers three groups. Native violet is an evergreen Australian groundcover for moist shade and the gaps between pavers. Sweet violets are the perfumed cottage garden plants that flower in winter and early spring in cool to temperate climates. Woodland violets such as Labrador and Freckles are grown for their leaves and unusual flowers. These are garden violets, not the indoor African violet, which is an unrelated plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to choose a violet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/native-violet-viola-hederacea\"\u003eNative Violet\u003c\/a\u003e is the groundcover of the group: a dense evergreen mat a few centimetres high with small kidney shaped leaves and white and purple flowers held above the foliage for most of the year. It spreads by runners and fills shaded ground where lawn fails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSweet violets are grown for perfume. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/white-sweet-violet-viola-odorata-alba\"\u003eWhite Sweet Violet\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/buchan-white-sweet-violet-viola-odorata-buchan-white\"\u003eBuchan White Sweet Violet\u003c\/a\u003e are white flowered forms, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pink-violet-viola-rosina\"\u003ePink Violet\u003c\/a\u003e, Rosina, is a pink one, and Conte di Brazza and Lady Hume Campbell are old named varieties for collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/labrador-violet-viola-labradorica\"\u003eLabrador Violet\u003c\/a\u003e has purple tinted leaves and small mauve flowers in spring, and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/freckles-wood-violet-viola-sororia-freckles\"\u003eFreckles Wood Violet\u003c\/a\u003e has pale flowers speckled with violet. Both are deciduous or nearly so in a cold winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere violets grow\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNative violet comes from the moist forests of eastern Australia and grows from cool temperate districts to the subtropics, in shade or part shade with regular moisture. It takes light frost, and browns in full summer sun or dry soil. It tolerates only occasional foot traffic, so use it around stepping stones and not as a path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSweet violets need a cool winter to flower well. They suit cool temperate and mild temperate gardens such as Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra, Tasmania and the ranges, and are frost hardy. In the subtropics they grow leaves but flower poorly. The woodland violets want the same cool, moist shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll of these spread by runners and seed. Sweet violet and Labrador violet can spread beyond the bed in cool, moist gardens, so keep them out of bushland. See also our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003egroundcover plants\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-full-shade\"\u003eplants for full shade\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-partial-shade\"\u003eplants for partial shade\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and spacing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in autumn or spring into soil enriched with compost or leaf mould. Under deciduous trees is ideal for sweet violets, which then get winter sun and summer shade. Space native violet 30 to 40 centimetres apart for cover within a season or two, and sweet and woodland violets 25 to 30 centimetres apart. Water in and mulch lightly with fine leaf litter, not coarse bark that buries the crowns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare basics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the soil moist, especially through the first summer. Native violet shows dry stress quickly by thinning out, and recovers once watering resumes. Feed lightly in spring with a slow release or organic fertiliser. Heavy feeding gives sweet violets leaf at the expense of flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn late autumn, shear or pick off the old leaves of sweet violets so the flowers show and air moves through the clump. Lift and divide crowded clumps every few years after flowering, replanting the young outer pieces. Red spider mite can bronze the leaves in hot, dry weather and is discouraged by regular watering and shade. Trim the edges of any violet patch once or twice a year with a spade to hold it in bounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use native violet instead of lawn?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn moist shade with little foot traffic, yes. It will not stand regular walking or play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen do sweet violets flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom about June to September, through winter and into early spring, in climates with a cool winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAre these the same as African violets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. African violets are indoor plants from a different family. These are hardy garden violets for outdoor shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo violets spread?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, by runners and seed. Edge the bed and keep them away from bushland.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"native-violet-viola-hederacea","title":"Native Violet - Viola hederacea","description":"\u003cp\u003eNative Violet (\u003cem\u003eViola hederacea\u003c\/em\u003e) is the groundcover Australian gardeners reach for when nothing else will carpet a damp, shady corner. Just 15cm tall and spreading steadily by runners, it forms a soft mat of round green leaves topped almost year round with small white and purple flowers held on fine stems. It is a south eastern Australian native, pet friendly, and the flowers are edible, appearing on cakes as often as in gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt solves the hard spot.\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist shade under trees, the damp side of the house, around stepping stones: the places lawn dies are where native violet thrives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers nearly all year.\u003c\/strong\u003e The little purple and white faces keep coming through every warm month, with bees and butterflies in attendance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe for everyone.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pet friendly, and the flowers are edible, a favourite for decorating desserts and salads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast, even cover.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 300mm spacing it knits into a continuous living mulch within a season, suppressing weeds as it goes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTakes light foot traffic.\u003c\/strong\u003e Between pavers and stepping stones it tolerates the occasional footfall a lawn substitute needs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover under trees.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 300mm apart in the dry shade killers avoid; keep it watered its first summer and it takes over from there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders, edging and paths.\u003c\/strong\u003e A neat green ribbon along shaded beds, spilling softly over edges without swallowing them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, baskets and green walls.\u003c\/strong\u003e In containers it trails gently over the rim and stays lush with regular water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e The 330mm tiles and multi-plant packs cover real areas quickly for an instant established look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Native Violet in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade to full shade is its sweet spot; morning sun is fine with moisture. It grows from the subtropics through warm and cool temperate zones, handles humidity and is fully frost hardy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist and organic is ideal, and it is one of the few groundcovers that tolerates wet feet, so boggy patches and drainage lines suit it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep it damp through the first summer while the runners take hold. Established mats need water only in dry spells in shade. A light feed of native friendly fertiliser in spring keeps the carpet dense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost none. If it wanders past its bounds, slice the runners with a spade and lift the outliers; every piece replants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the format for the job: tubes for economical spot planting, 140mm pots in packs of 10 and 200mm in packs of 6 for beds and borders, or 330mm plant tiles, pre-grown mats that give finished coverage the day you lay them. Delivery is Australia wide, from $29.95,. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee. Water everything in well and keep moisture up for the first month; new runners appear quickly in warm weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ground-covers-for-low-maintenance-gardens\"\u003eMore low maintenance groundcovers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eBrowse all Australian native plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-safe-for-pets\"\u003ePlants safe for pets\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mass-planting-plants\"\u003ePlants for mass planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it take over my garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn moist shade it spreads indefinitely by runners, which is exactly what you want from a groundcover and worth knowing before you plant it beside a manicured bed. Hard edges, paths or a spade line keep it where you want it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it replace a lawn?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn shaded areas with light foot traffic, yes, and it looks better than struggling grass ever will. It will not take daily games of backyard cricket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the flowers really edible?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The flowers are edible and widely used to decorate cakes, desserts and salads. As with anything you eat from the garden, grow them spray free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow quickly does it cover?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanted at 300mm spacings in good conditions, expect a connected carpet within one growing season. The 330mm tiles are effectively instant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51647898648895,"sku":"VIO-HED-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100293120319,"sku":"VIO-HED-100MM-P10","price":116.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140109979967,"sku":"VIO-HED-140MM-P10","price":180.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140110012735,"sku":"VIO-HED-200MM-P6","price":215.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm Tiles","offer_id":44340758970687,"sku":"VIO-HED-330MMTILES","price":96.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Native-Violet-Viola-hederacea.png?v=1794661597"},{"product_id":"labrador-violet-viola-labradorica","title":"Labrador Violet - Viola labradorica","description":"\u003cp\u003eLabrador Violet (\u003cem\u003eViola labradorica\u003c\/em\u003e, sold through much of the trade as \u003cem\u003eViola riviniana\u003c\/em\u003e Purpurea Group) is a low spreading groundcover with a quiet trick: the small heart shaped leaves are flushed purple bronze, so it carries colour between flushes of its violet flowers. It stays around 15cm tall and spreads to about 30cm, a useful filler for a shaded bed, a rockery pocket or a path edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurple tinted foliage, not just flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves hold a bronze purple cast that deepens in cool weather, so the planting reads as coloured out of bloom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt fills gaps quickly and cheaply.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 30cm across per plant and 25cm spacing, a few tubes cover a surprising amount of ground within a season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely shade tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e The plant for dim corners under trees and the south side of a house, where most groundcovers thin out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost hardy, and happy in damp ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e A low spot that stays soggy through winter is not a problem, and hard frost does not trouble it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe and edible.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not toxic to cats or dogs, and the flowers can be used fresh on salads and desserts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 25cm apart for quick, even cover. At that spacing the clumps knit together in one growing season and suppress most weed seedlings underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders, edging and rockeries.\u003c\/strong\u003e It softens the front of a bed or a path edge without clipping, and tucks into rockery crevices and between stepping stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and underplanting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it as a living mulch under a potted tree, or at the front of a mixed container in a shaded courtyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Labrador Violet in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade to full shade, with morning sun at most. A plant for warm temperate and cool temperate gardens, properly frost hardy, so Melbourne, Hobart, Canberra and the tablelands suit it. It struggles in tropical, arid and hot subtropical summers, where a shaded pot works better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Moisture retentive and rich in organic matter, so dig compost through the bed before planting. It is more forgiving of damp soil than most groundcovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the soil evenly moist through the first summer, then water in dry spells. It wilts visibly when thirsty and recovers quickly. A light dressing of pelletised organic fertiliser in early spring is all it needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e None required. Shear the whole planting back with hedge shears after the main flowering if it looks tired, and it reshoots within a few weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is grown as tube stock. Each plant is a small rooted clump, a few centimetres across, which is exactly the size a groundcover should be bought at: tubes establish faster and cost far less per square metre than larger pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTubes travel very well. Plant them out promptly, water them in well, and expect visible spread within four to six weeks in the growing season and full cover by the end of the first year. One honest note: it seeds itself around readily in shaded beds. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-ground-cover-plants-for-shade\"\u003eThe best groundcover plants for shaded gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003eBrowse the full groundcover range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003ePlants suited to rockeries and crevices\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-safe-for-pets\"\u003eCompare other plants that are safe for pets\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many plants do I need per square metre?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 25cm spacing you need about sixteen plants per square metre for cover within a season. Stretch it to 30cm and you will use around eleven, with the gaps closing more slowly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it take over the garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt seeds itself around freely in moist shaded beds, so expect volunteers. They are shallow rooted and easy to pull, but for a tightly controlled bed, shear after flowering before seed sets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I walk on it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight, occasional foot traffic between steppers is fine. It is not a lawn substitute, so keep it to bed edges and low traffic gaps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51647899369791,"sku":"VIO-LAB-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100507062591,"sku":"VIO-LAB-140MM-P10","price":164.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Labrador-Violet-Viola-labradorica.png?v=1794663205"},{"product_id":"viola-odorata-conte-di-brazza-viola-odorata-conte-di-brazza","title":"Viola odorata ‘Conte di Brazza’ - Viola odorata ‘Conte di Brazza’","description":"\u003cp\u003eConte di Brazza Violet (\u003cem\u003eViola odorata\u003c\/em\u003e 'Conte di Brazza') is a double white parma violet grown for perfume rather than size. It reaches only 150mm tall and spreads to about 300mm across, forming a low evergreen mat under trees and along shaded paths. The scent carries much further than the plant's size suggests, and the flowers are edible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfume out of all proportion.\u003c\/strong\u003e A handful of blooms will scent a doorway or a small vase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully double white flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Packed, ruffled blooms rather than the plain five petal violet, held on short stems above the leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdible flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Crystallised for cakes, or scattered fresh over salads and desserts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen groundcover for shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves hold all year, so the ground stays covered between flowerings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost hardy and undemanding.\u003c\/strong\u003e It copes with poor soil and cold winters without attention.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover under trees.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 300mm apart, about eleven plants to the square metre. The mat closes over a single season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it along a shaded path or at the front of a cottage border, where you brush past the flowers and pick up the scent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A wide shallow pot near a back door suits it well, three plants to a 400mm pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Conte di Brazza Violet in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade is ideal, with morning sun and shelter from hot afternoon light. It belongs in cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens and is genuinely frost hardy. Humid tropical and subtropical summers are too much for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, humus rich soil with compost worked through and 50mm of mulch over the top. It tolerates poor soil, but flowering is far better where the ground holds moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep it evenly moist through spring and summer, because drying out completely is what thins a patch. A light complete fertiliser in early spring and again after flowering is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shear the old leaves over once flowering finishes to freshen the clump, then lift and divide every three years. It spreads by short runners rather than seed, so it thickens steadily without becoming a nuisance, though it will creep into a lawn edge if you let it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is sold in two sizes: tube stock, and 140mm pots in packs of ten. Tube stock is small, often just a rosette of leaves, and it is the value choice for covering ground. A pack of ten 140mm plants set 300mm apart covers about a square metre straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eViolets travel well because they are low and compact. Plant in autumn or early spring, expect a quiet few weeks, then a full flush of flowers in the first cool season. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/most-fragrant-plants-a-guide-to-aromatic-gardening\"\u003eA guide to the most fragrant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fragrant-plants\"\u003efragrant plants range\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-ground-cover-plants-for-shade\"\u003eThe best ground cover plants for shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare other options in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003egroundcovers\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree hundred millimetres apart for a groundcover, roughly eleven plants to the square metre. Closer planting does not close the gap any faster and makes weeding harder in the first season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in full sun?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will survive, but the leaves scorch and the flowers are short lived. Part shade, or full shade under deciduous trees, gives better foliage and a longer flowering season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the flowers really edible?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Sweet violet flowers are traditionally crystallised for cake decoration or used fresh in salads and desserts. Pick them clean and dry, and only from plants you have not sprayed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it take over the garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt spreads by short runners into a dense mat rather than seeding about, so it is easy to keep in bounds. Edge the bed once a year and lift any pieces that stray into lawn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51647899599167,"sku":"VIO-ODO-CON-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140085240127,"sku":"VIO-ODO-CON-140MM-P10","price":229.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Viola-odorata-Conte-di-Brazza-Viola-odorata-Conte-di-Brazza.png?v=1794663205"},{"product_id":"viola-odorata-lady-hume-campbell-viola-odorata-lady-hume-campbell","title":"Viola odorata ‘Lady Hume Campbell’ - Viola odorata ‘Lady Hume Campbell’","description":"\u003cp\u003eLady Hume Campbell (\u003cem\u003eViola odorata\u003c\/em\u003e 'Lady Hume Campbell') is an old double sweet violet grown for perfume rather than size. It forms a low spreading clump about 150mm tall and 300mm across, carrying soft lavender flowers packed with petals that scent a whole doorway on a still morning. The petals are edible and the plant is safe around cats and dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine perfume.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is one of the classic scented violets, and the fragrance carries far further than a plant this small suggests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDouble flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The blooms are fully double rather than the flat five petal wild form, which gives them the look of a miniature old rose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not toxic to cats or dogs, which is unusual among plants grown for scent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost hardy and undemanding.\u003c\/strong\u003e It handles cold winters and poor soil, and it asks for almost nothing once settled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 25cm apart for a spreading carpet. At that spacing the clumps knit into continuous cover within a season under deciduous trees or along a shaded strip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Run it along a path edge or a front step where people pass close enough to catch the scent, which is the whole point of growing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A wide shallow bowl near a doorway concentrates the perfume, and a courtyard bed needs only a handful of plants to be worth it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing sweet violets in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade is ideal, particularly shelter from hot afternoon sun. It suits cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens, and it is frost hardy. Humid tropical and subtropical summers are its weak point, where the crowns tend to rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Moisture retentive soil with compost worked through gives the best flowering, though it tolerates poor ground better than most perennials. Mulch lightly and keep the crown itself clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly through the first summer and in dry spells afterwards, since drought stress cuts flowering the following season. A complete fertiliser in early spring is all it needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRenewal.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plants spread by runners and gradually crowd themselves. Lift and divide every two or three years after flowering, replanting the strongest crowns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes as tubestock and in 140mm pots sold in packs of ten. Tubes are small young plants, sensibly priced for a border run, and they establish quickly in cool weather. The 140mm plants arrive as fuller clumps and often flower in their first season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eViolets travel well because the foliage is low and tough. Plant in autumn or early spring for the fastest establishment, and expect the main flowering from late winter into spring. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/most-fragrant-plants-a-guide-to-aromatic-gardening\"\u003eA guide to the most fragrant garden plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/creating-a-beautiful-cottage-garden-in-australia-insiders-guide\"\u003eCreating a cottage garden in Australia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-safe-for-pets\"\u003eBrowse plants that are safe for pets\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003eCompare low growing groundcovers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it take over the garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt spreads steadily by runners, so give it an edge it cannot cross or lift the strays each year. It is easy to pull and shallow rooted, so containing it is a few minutes of work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSun or shade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart shade suits it best, especially protection from hot afternoon sun. Deep shade cuts the flowering right back, and full exposure in a hot inland garden scorches the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the flowers really edible?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the petals are edible and are traditionally crystallised or used fresh as a garnish. Wash them first, and only use flowers you have grown without pesticide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in a subtropical garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can, in a shaded well drained spot, but humid summers are hard on it and clumps often rot out. Treat it as short lived there rather than permanent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51647900385599,"sku":"VIO-ODO-LAD-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140085436735,"sku":"VIO-ODO-LAD-140MM-P10","price":229.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Viola-odorata-Lady-Hume-Campbell-Viola-odorata-Lady-Hume-Campbell.png?v=1794663212"},{"product_id":"pink-violet-viola-rosina","title":"Pink Violet - Viola ‘Rosina’","description":"\u003cp\u003ePink Violet (\u003cem\u003eViola odorata\u003c\/em\u003e 'Rosina') is the sweet violet grown for perfume rather than show. It makes a low mat about 15cm high and 30cm across, and through the cooler months it carries soft pink flowers that scent the air well beyond the plant itself. The flowers are edible, the foliage is evergreen, and it is happy in the shaded ground where most flowering plants sulk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal perfume, not a hint of it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet violet is one of the classic garden fragrances, and a patch beside a path releases it every time you walk past.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt flowers where little else will.\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial shade under deciduous trees or along a south facing bed suits it, so it fills the difficult ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdible flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The pink blooms are traditionally crystallised for cakes, or scattered fresh through a salad.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around cats and dogs.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not toxic, so it can go in at path level in a garden that pets use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlmost no work.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, tolerant of damp ground, and it closes its own gaps by runner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover under trees.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 25cm apart and the runners knit into a continuous mat within a season. It is one of the few groundcovers that flowers properly in shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single row at 25cm spacing softens the front of a bed or a path edge, where the scent gets noticed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A wide shallow bowl on a shaded verandah suits it, and at 15cm high it never crowds a courtyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing pink violet in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial shade is ideal, and morning sun with afternoon protection gives the best flowering. This is a plant for warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens, and it is properly frost hardy. In subtropical and tropical gardens the summer humidity works against it, so treat it as a cool season plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, compost rich soil is what it evolved on. It tolerates wet feet better than most groundcovers, so a damp corner is fine, though it will not sit in standing water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the soil evenly moist through the first summer, then water once the top few centimetres dry out. A dressing of compost or a balanced fertiliser in early spring carries a whole season of flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e None needed. Shear the patch over once flowering finishes, and divide the runners every few years if the middle thins out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePink Violet is sold as tube stock, so plants arrive small: a young rooted crown with a handful of leaves, ready for the ground or a pot. Tubes travel well because there is little top growth to bruise, and they establish quickly once the roots find moist soil. Expect runners within a couple of months, and a full mat by the second year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/most-fragrant-plants-a-guide-to-aromatic-gardening\"\u003eA guide to fragrant plants for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003eBrowse the full groundcover range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-safe-for-pets\"\u003ePlants that are safe for pets\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-ground-cover-plants-for-shade\"\u003eChoosing groundcovers for shaded beds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many plants cover a square metre?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout sixteen at 25cm spacing. Fewer will still fill in, since the runners spread, but it takes an extra season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in full sun?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt survives, but the leaves scorch through an Australian summer and flowering drops away. Partial shade, or morning sun only, gives a far better result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it become a weed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt spreads by runners and self seeds in soil it likes, so it can travel further than intended in a small bed. A hard edge or a pot keeps it where you want it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMainly through late autumn, winter and early spring, which is the point of it: perfume in the months when the rest of the garden is quiet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51647900909887,"sku":"VIO-ROS-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Pink-Violet-Viola-Rosina.png?v=1794663212"},{"product_id":"white-sweet-violet-viola-odorata-alba","title":"White Sweet Violet - Viola odorata 'Alba'","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhite Sweet Violet (\u003cem\u003eViola odorata\u003c\/em\u003e 'Alba') is the white flowered form of the old fashioned sweet violet, and its perfume is the reason to grow it. Pure white flowers open through late winter and spring above heart shaped leaves, on a plant only 15cm tall that spreads to about 40cm by runners. It is edible, safe around cats and dogs, and it thrives in the shady ground where most flowering plants sulk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfume that carries.\u003c\/strong\u003e The scent is sweet and unmistakable, strongest on still mornings, and a small patch beside a path or a doorway is enough to notice it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt flowers in the cold months.\u003c\/strong\u003e Late winter and early spring, when there is very little else in bloom at ground level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdible flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The white blooms are edible and traditionally crystallised for cakes, or used fresh in salads and drinks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot toxic to cats or dogs.\u003c\/strong\u003e A genuinely pet friendly groundcover, which matters when the plant sits at nose height.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt fills shade quietly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow spreading runners knit into a soft carpet under trees and along shaded edges without becoming a problem to control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 25cm apart for a spreading carpet. At that spacing the runners close the gaps within a season or two and the leaves suppress most weed seedlings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single row along a shaded path gives soft evergreen edging all year and perfume for two months of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e It suits a wide shallow pot or a hanging basket by a back door, where the scent is close enough to appreciate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing White Sweet Violet in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade to full shade, with morning sun acceptable. It is a cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean plant, entirely at home in Melbourne, Hobart, Adelaide, Canberra and Sydney gardens. Frost hardy, so cold districts are no obstacle, but it will not persist through humid tropical summers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, humus rich soil is ideal, though it copes with poor ground better than most perennials. Work compost through the bed and mulch lightly with leaf litter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep it damp through summer, as dry soil in heat is what causes plants to disappear. A light feed of complete fertiliser in early autumn sets up the flowering season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e No pruning is needed. Shear the whole patch back after flowering to refresh the foliage, and lift and divide crowded clumps every few years to keep flowering strong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is sold as tube stock and in 175mm pots in packs of six. Tubes are small young plants, the economical way to cover a bed, and they fill out within a season. The 175mm plants arrive as established clumps with several crowns and are the quicker route to a finished look in a pot or a short border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall plants travel well packed upright. Expect them to look flat for a week after arrival, then to lift. Delivered Australia wide, delivery from $29.95, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003eBrowse the full groundcover range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-ground-cover-plants-for-shade\"\u003eThe best groundcover plants for shady gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-safe-for-pets\"\u003eCompare plants that are safe around cats and dogs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/most-fragrant-plants-a-guide-to-aromatic-gardening\"\u003eA guide to growing fragrant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many plants do I need to cover a bed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpace them 25cm apart, which is about 16 plants per square metre for quick cover. Wider spacing still works, it simply takes another season to close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe if my dog eats it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Sweet violet is not toxic to cats or dogs, and the flowers are edible for people as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it take over the garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt spreads by runners but slowly, and unwanted growth pulls out easily by hand. Contain it with an edge if you want a defined border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":54741388558655,"sku":"VIO-ODO-ALB-tube","price":11.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/white-sweet-violet-viola-odorata-alba-b061cc.jpg?v=1785941303"},{"product_id":"freckles-wood-violet-viola-sororia-freckles","title":"Freckles Wood Violet - Viola sororia 'Freckles'","description":"\u003cp\u003eFreckles Wood Violet (\u003cem\u003eViola sororia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Freckles') is a low, spreading groundcover from the woodlands of North America, about 15cm tall and 20cm wide. Heart-shaped leaves carry small white flowers like miniature pansies, each spotted with purple, usually in spring. It is a dainty plant for shady beds, pavers and pots, and it is completely frost hardy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFreckled flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each white mini-pansy flower is spotted with purple, like a tiny painted detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeart-shaped leaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e The tidy foliage forms a soft green carpet that keeps its looks between flowerings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for dappled shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e It comes from woodlands, where the soil is moist and leafy cover protects it from hot sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotally frost hardy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cold winters are no trouble at all.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile.\u003c\/strong\u003e It works as a groundcover, between pavers, in hanging baskets and in windowboxes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShady groundcover.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 20cm apart, which is about 25 plants per square metre. At that spacing the mature 20cm spread closes up into a dense carpet within a season or two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShady borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e A band along the front of a shaded bed softens the edge and hides bare soil beneath taller plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBetween pavers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tuck plants into the gaps of paths and stepping stones in moist, dappled shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHanging baskets and windowboxes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its small size and neat flowers suit containers on a sheltered veranda or windowsill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Freckles Wood Violet in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade or dappled shade. It is totally frost hardy and suits cool temperate, warm temperate and shaded subtropical gardens. In warmer gardens keep it out of hot afternoon sun, because it is a woodland plant that likes leafy protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, free-draining soil. It is happy in sandy or clay soils, as long as they are not allowed to dry out completely. If it likes the situation, it may self-seed, so plant it where seedlings are welcome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water generously for the first 12 weeks or so while it establishes, then regularly in dry spells, and more often if it is planted in a sunnier spot. Feed with liquid fertiliser each month through spring and summer for lush coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e None needed. Trim away tired leaves after flowering. In the coldest gardens the foliage may thin or die back in winter and return in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Freckles Wood Violet as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives as a small plant with a few heart-shaped leaves, and it spreads outwards as it settles. Plants travel upright, so unpack them promptly and water them in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock comes from our grower and is not always available. When the grower has none, the tube shows as on backorder on the page, and the notify button emails you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003eGroundcover plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-partial-shade\"\u003ePlants for partial shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-ground-cover-plants-for-shade\"\u003eThe best groundcovers for shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/top-ground-cover-options-for-in-between-steppers-easy-low-maintenance-choices\"\u003eGroundcovers to plant between pavers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many plants do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 20cm apart, which is about 25 plants for each square metre. Expect it to close up over a season or two while you keep it watered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it self-seed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt may, if it likes the situation. Plant it where a few extra violets are welcome, and pull out seedlings that wander into places you want kept clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It does well in hanging baskets and windowboxes in part shade, with a regular watering and a monthly liquid feed through spring and summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790892171583,"sku":"VIO-SOR-FRECKL-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/freckles-wood-violet-viola-sororia-freckles.jpg?v=1792211483"},{"product_id":"buchan-white-sweet-violet-viola-odorata-buchan-white","title":"Buchan White Sweet Violet - Viola odorata 'Buchan White'","description":"\u003cp\u003eBuchan White Sweet Violet (\u003cem\u003eViola odorata\u003c\/em\u003e 'Buchan White') is a spreading groundcover with heart-shaped leaves and fragrant pure white flowers in spring. It stays 10cm to 20cm tall and spreads 20cm to 50cm wide, which makes it a soft carpet under trees and in shady beds. Unlike many violets, it is reported to cope with sunshine too, provided the soil stays moist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrant white flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pure white spring blooms carry the sweet scent that gives the violet its name.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarpets shady ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e Heart-shaped leaves spread to cover the soil beneath trees and in shaded beds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMore sun-tolerant than most violets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Reports say it copes with sunshine, but in warm sites it needs regular water and soil that holds moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy about soil.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows in almost any kind of soil, as long as it is moist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompletely frost hardy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cold winters do not trouble it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnder trees and in shady beds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 30cm apart, which is about 11 plants per square metre. With a spread of 20cm to 50cm the plants meet in a season or two and shade out most weeds beneath them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCottage gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e It tucks beneath roses, shrubs and perennials, and its spring flowers and scent suit the soft, informal look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBaskets and planters.\u003c\/strong\u003e A hanging basket or planter brings the fragrance up to nose height by a door or seat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edges.\u003c\/strong\u003e A band along the front of a bed softens the line between garden and path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Buchan White Sweet Violet in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e A sunny to shaded position. It is completely frost hardy, so it suits cool temperate and warm temperate gardens, as well as subtropical and Mediterranean gardens where it gets shade or regular water. Dappled shade is the easiest spot in warm climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost any kind of soil, but it must stay moist to perform well. Mulch to hold moisture, especially in sunnier positions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water generously for the first 12 weeks or so while it establishes, then regularly in dry spells. Feed with liquid fertiliser each month through spring and summer for lush coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Little is needed. Trim away old leaves after flowering to keep the carpet tidy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Buchan White Sweet Violet as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives as a small tuft of heart-shaped leaves and spreads outwards as it settles. Plants travel upright, so unpack them promptly and water them in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock comes from our grower and is not always available. When the grower has none, the tube shows as on backorder on the page, and the notify button emails you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fragrant-plants\"\u003eFragrant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ground-covers-for-low-maintenance-gardens\"\u003eGroundcovers for low maintenance gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/most-fragrant-plants-a-guide-to-aromatic-gardening\"\u003eThe most fragrant plants for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-ground-cover-plants-for-shade\"\u003eThe best groundcovers for shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in full sun?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReports say it copes with sunshine, which sets it apart from many violets, but in warm sites it needs regular water and soil that holds moisture. In hot, dry gardens, dappled shade is safer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many plants do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 30cm apart, which is about 11 plants per square metre. The spread of 20cm to 50cm means the carpet closes within a season or two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen is it fragrant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scented white flowers open in spring. The heart-shaped leaves stay on as a groundcover for the rest of the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790892302655,"sku":"VIO-ODO-BUCHAN-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/buchan-white-sweet-violet-viola-odorata-buchan-white.jpg?v=1792211488"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/collections\/Native-Violet-Viola-hederacea.jpg?v=1794696351","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/collections\/violets.oembed","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}