Botanical name
Viola 'Sorbet Series' (Sorbet Series)
Genus
Variety or Cultivar
'Sorbet Series' is a compact, mat- or mound-forming, semi-evergreen perennial with heart-shaped, scalloped dark green leaves and upright stems bearing fragrant flowers.
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Fragrance
Flowers have a sweet fragrant.
Habit
Cushion or Mound Forming, Mat Forming
COLOUR
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
HOW TO CARE
Watch out for
Specific pests
Glasshouse red spider mite , Slugs , Snails , Violet leaf midge , Aphids
Specific diseases
Leaf spot , Powdery mildew , Rust
General care
Pruning
Deadhead to prolong flowering. Cut back after flowering to maintain a compact habit.
Propagation methods
Stem tip cuttings
WHERE TO GROW
Viola 'Sorbet Series will reach a height of 0.2m and a spread of 0.2m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Coastal, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Garden edging, Ground Cover
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. May flower throughout winter in mild areas.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered