"Violas are a joy to grow, bringing a continuous display of colour to your garden for months on end. These resilient little flowers thrive in beds, borders, pots, and baskets, blooming even through the colder months. With their charming faces and vibrant shades, violas add warmth and cheer to any outdoor space, whatever the season."
Peter McDermott, Head Gardener
"Violas are a joy to grow, bringing a continuous display of colour to your garden for months on end. These resilient little flowers thrive in beds, borders, pots, and baskets, blooming even through the colder months. With their charming faces and vibrant shades, violas add warmth and cheer to any outdoor space, whatever the season."
Peter McDermott, Head Gardener
Why Grow Viola Plants?
Violas are a true gardener’s delight - compact, vibrant, and exceptionally long-flowering. These hardy plants thrive in cooler weather, making them perfect for year-round displays. Whether you’re filling patio pots, hanging baskets, or bedding schemes, violas bring bursts of colour to your garden with minimal effort. Their petite yet plentiful blooms come in an array of dazzling shades, from soft pastels to striking bi-colours.
Long-Lasting Blooms for Every Season
One of the greatest benefits of violas is their extended flowering period. While other bedding plants may fade as the seasons shift, violas keep blooming through autumn and even into winter. Many varieties are hardy, standing strong against frosty temperatures to bring colour to otherwise dull garden spaces.
Ideal for Pots, Baskets, and Borders
Versatile and easy to grow, violas thrive in a variety of settings. Plant them in patio containers for instant impact, arrange them in hanging baskets for trailing cascades of colour, or tuck them into flower beds to create dense carpets of blooms. Their compact size makes them a perfect choice for smaller gardens, balconies, or window boxes.
Pollinator-Friendly Blooms
Not only do violas brighten up your outdoor space, but they also provide a valuable food source for pollinators. Bees and butterflies are naturally drawn to their nectar-rich flowers, making them an eco-friendly addition to wildlife-friendly gardens.
Low-Maintenance Colour
Violas require very little upkeep, making them ideal for busy gardeners or those new to growing flowers. Regular deadheading will encourage even more blooms, and their hardy nature means they thrive in a range of conditions. Simply plant them in well-drained soil with plenty of sunshine, and they’ll reward you with months of cheerful colour.