Sweet Scented Violet
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Sweet Scented Violet

Viola odorata

Where will you find these nowadays? Certainly not in your 'big shed' garden centres where imagination for Summer bedding doesn't reach much beyond Impatiens and Petunias! We are growing the true violet as sold by the city flower sellers in the city streets 50 years ago and more! Remember cries of old London - and BBC's ‘In Town Tonight' of "Lovely Violets - 6d a bunch"! Just right for that shady corner.

Flowers March to June.
Grows to approximately 9" high.
Thrives in shade and a rich soil.
Plant 10" apart.

Supplied as compost block grown plants.

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