Violets 'Moonlight' (Viola 'Moonlight')

Violets 'Moonlight'

Also known as: Fen violet 'Moonlight', Marsh blue violet 'Moonlight', Hooded blue violet 'Moonlight', Northern blue violet 'Moonlight', White violet 'Moonlight', Hybrid viola 'Moonlight', Alaska violet 'Moonlight', Meadow violet 'Moonlight', Northern woodland violet 'Moonlight', Broad-leaved wood violet 'Moonlight', Aleutian violet 'Moonlight', Langlois' violet 'Moonlight', Serpentine violet 'Moonlight', Primrose-leaf violet 'Moonlight'

Violets 'Moonlight' is a spreading and compact Violet cultivar that has elegant white to pale yellow flowers. These delicate blossoms are borne on long stems and they appear in early spring and late summer. This cultivar has received the prestigious Award of Garden Merit by the British Royal Horticultural society.

Scientific classification

Nances, spurges, willows and allies

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Perennial

Lifespan

Herb

Plant Type

20 cm

Plant Height

30 cm

Spread

Semi-evergreen

Leaf type

5 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Care Guide for Violets 'Moonlight'

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

5 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Violets 'Moonlight' thrives in humid environments and is sensitive to drought, requiring careful watering. Overwatering can cause decay, so adjust watering based on weather conditions to prevent excessive dryness in gardens, and water thoroughly in pots when the soil surface is dry.

Fertilize: Slow-release compound fertilizers are suitable for violets 'Moonlight'. During growth and blooming, apply thin compound liquid fertilizer biweekly. For detailed application methods, consult the product specifications of the fertilizers.

Pruning: Violets 'Moonlight' features vibrant blooms and delicate foliage. Prune in early to late spring to promote growth and more flowers. Remove dead stems and spent blooms, thin overcrowded areas for air circulation, and use clean tools to enhance aesthetics and health.

Propagation: Certain varieties of violets 'Moonlight' are self-pollinating and produce fruits post-flowering. The mature fruit splits into three petals, allowing for seed collection for the next planting season.

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