Fragrant violet, March violet „Irish Elegance“ (Viola odorata var. sulforea) - Seeds

Fragrant violet, March violet „Irish Elegance“ (Viola odorata var. sulforea) - Seeds

Origin: Austria
Harvest: 2025
Germination period: approx. 2-5 weeks

Each pack containsContains 20 seeds. Larger quantities on request please!

Viola odorata var. sulphurea ‘Irish Elegance’ - the elegant yellow scented violet 💛🌿

Viola odorata var. sulphurea ‘Irish Elegance’ is an exceptionally rare and elegant variant of the classic scented violet.
While most violets bloom purple or blue, this variety surprises with delicate, light yellow flowers and a fine, sweet fragrance.
Originally from Ireland, it was cultivated as an ornamental form in Victorian gardens at the beginning of the 20th century - a real collector's item for lovers of historic plants. 🌼✨

Sowing instructions 🌱

• Sowing time: February-April or August-September.
• Germination period: 2-4 weeks at 15-20 °C; cooler night temperatures promote germination.
• Seeding depth: 0.5 cm - Cover seeds lightly with soil.
• Substrate: Loose, humus-rich, moisture-regulating substrate.
• Location: Semi-shady to shady, best under shrubs or at the edge of trees.
• Pouring: Moisten evenly, do not allow to dry out.
• Planting distance: 15-20 cm, as plants spread by stolons.

💡 Note: After germination, place in a bright location and do not allow to dry out. Plants are hardy and long-lived.

Flowering, use & care 🌸

It flowers in early spring (March-April), often before many other garden flowers.
The light yellow, fragrant flowers are ideal for scented gardens, rock gardens or shady borders.
‘Irish Elegance’ is also a noble herald of spring in pots or balcony boxes.
After flowering, cut the plant back to promote compact growth.
Seeds and plant parts are non-toxic and particularly popular with bees. 🐝

Tips & tricks for hobby gardeners 🌿

• Ideal in semi-shady locations under deciduous trees or shrubs.
• Divide regularly to obtain vigorous plants.
• Fertilize lightly after flowering and keep moist.
• Propagation also possible by root suckers.

Worth knowing 📖

The fragrant violet (Viola odorata) is one of the oldest ornamental plants in Europe and was already popular in ancient times.
The variety var. sulphurea is characterized by its rare, yellowish flower color, which is the result of natural mutation.
The variety ‘Irish Elegance’ was selected in Ireland and revered in Victorian times as a symbol of gentleness, elegance and quiet beauty.
In the language of flowers, the yellow violet stands for „light in the darkness“ - a wonderful spring greeting and a botanical rarity for collectors and fragrance lovers. 💛🌿

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