{"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 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\/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","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/freckles-wood-violet-viola-sororia-freckles","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}