Details
 
 
 
Viola hederacea ?Baby Blue? is a spreading herbaceous perennial with attractive deep green foliage and delicate blue violet flowers most of the year. An outstanding ground cover that flowers well in deep shade. Also makes a great pot plant.
 
 
 
Hardiness
 
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
 
 
 
H3 - Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
 
 
 
Sunlight
 
Partial Shade, Full shade
 
Aspect
 
North-facing, West-facing or East-facing
 
Exposure
 
Sheltered
 
 
 
Moisture
 
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained soil
 
 
 
Soil
 
Chalk, Clay, Sand, Loam
 
 
 
pH
 
Acid or Neutral
 
 
 
Size
 
Ultimate height
 
0.1 ? 0.3 metres
 
Ultimate spread
 
0.3- 0.6 metres
 
Time to Ultimate size
 
About 2 ? 5 Years
 
 
 
How to grow
 
Cultivation
 
Grow in poor to moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist soil in partial to deep shade; tolerant of sun if soil remains reliably moist
 
 
 
Propagation
 
Propagate by seed, root and stem cuttings
 
 
 
Suggested planting locations and garden types
 
Flower borders and beds Ground Cover Cottage & Informal Garden. Works well in pots too.
 
 
 
How to care
 
Pruning
 
No pruning required
 
 
 
Pests
 
Generally pest free
 
 
 
Diseases
 
Generally trouble-free