Viola odorata var Sulfurea | Irish Elegance Wreaths Paperback | 208 pages

Paperback | 208 pages

Astrantia rubra is slower to bulk up that Astrantia major

the often-giant blooms are the epitome of chic

That aside it is a dear little plant with flowers that are fantastic for cutting and definitely should be something you should consider for your cut flower patch if you are a florist or a flower farmer - the flowers can last in a vase for 7-10 days and are also great dried

hotter areas will find that it goes dormant in mid-summer although my plants have not done that and we have had a very hot summer

Viola odorata var Sulfurea | Irish Elegance Wreaths Paperback | 208 pagesIrish Elegance is the most lovely little lightly scented violet. It is low growing and does not mound. Its charm comes from the unusual peach shade of its flowers which quite unusual in this species. It is slow growing. Happy in sun or part shade it flowers from around mid August through Spring. Very pretty in a vase. If you are a collector of violas then this is a must have for your collection rarely seen. Height 10cm with a spread of 25cm Perennial