{"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 sold out 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","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/buchan-white-sweet-violet-viola-odorata-buchan-white","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}