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| Hi, I've ordered several new (to me) violas, can you all help me to clarify where they should be planted? I have space available in full sun to nearly full shade (and everything in between), so I'd like to site them as appropriately as possible.
Maggie Mott -- Bluestone lists it as full sun to mostly shade. I have space in either (and everything in between) -- what does she prefer?? Viola odorata Queen Charlotte -- I assume wants more shade, correct? Like wild violets? royal robe -- Bluestone lists as sun to half shade purple showers -- Bluestone lists as mostly sunny to full shade Birds Foot violet (viola pedata) -- alpine garden society website suggests full sun Thanks so much,
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- Posted by Violet_Girl z9a TX (My Page) on Fri, Jun 6, 03 at 17:15
| Well, I have Viola Odoratas too, and they seem to grow equally well in sun or shade. Too much hot sun may make them droop however, I just water them to make them perk back up. |
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| I'm new to violets but I bought some Birds Foot violet (viola pedata) this year and was told to plant it in full sun in dry, sandy, rocky soil. I planted them in a raised bed filled with sand, pebbles and some soft soil. So far they are doing ok. |
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- Posted by MikeHardman Hampshire, UK (My Page) on Fri, Jun 27, 03 at 20:39
| Good advice from Trisha for V. pedata. For the others, full sun would do for them all, to generalize. But if you can, I would advise aiming for somewhere with at least a little shade and humidity, not least to reduce the chances of red spider mite in a long hot summer. |
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