Tradescantia x andersoniana
£4.90Tradescantia are good plants to add colour and interest to shady moist spots. This variety has purpl... [full details]
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Proceed To CheckoutSweet heart shaped leaves with scented rich red-purple flowers in Spring. The sweet violet of romance!
A vigorous viola, which naturalises to form a good sized clump over time. Excellent under shrubs and trees. A carpet of violets makes fragrant ground cover.
Grows well in semi-shade or Full Shade with free draining, fertile soil.
Height: 15cm
Sweet violets have been grown for over 2000 years and were the symbol of ancient Athens. Violets were used in cookery in medieval times and strewn in rooms to disguise unpleasant smells. Essential oil is extracted from the flowers and is still used today in the perfume industry.
Common name(s): Romance violet; Sweet violet; Sweet Violet; Wood Violet; English Violet