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I have grown this plant many times in Richmond, CA, zone 10. It is my favorite Viola, quite stunning with the contrast of pale lemon yellow and violet edges. It does very well here and I have never had it get attacked by any pests. It will last 2 -3 years here, and then it won't come back and I buy a new one. Great in a container. I have a lot of heavy clay soil so I haven't tried it in the ground due to poor drainage with the winter rains. I highly recommend it! I am lucky, a great nursery near me, called Annie's Annuals usually has it.
Etain Viola hybrid
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Features
Suddenly, RAINBOWS seem so BLAH.Pale lemon yellow with lavender-purple flowers. Although strongest blooms occur in late spring to early summer. Will rebloom sporadically through fall.
Fragrant FlowerFragrant FoliageContinuous Bloom or RebloomerDeadheading Not NecessaryCharacteristics
Plant Type:PerennialHeight Category:ShortGarden Height:4 - 8 InchesSpacing:10 - 12 InchesSpread:10 - 12 InchesFlower Colors:YellowFlower Shade:Yellow with lavender edgesFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:GreenHabit:UprightContainer Role:FillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:Sun or ShadeThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBloom Time:Early SummerBloom Time:Mid SummerBloom Time:Late SummerBloom Time:Early FallBloom Time:Late SpringHardiness Zones:4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9bWater Category:AverageSoil Fertility Requirement:Fertile SoilSoil PH Category:Acidic SoilSoil PH Category:Neutral SoilUses:ContainerUses:LandscapeUses Notes:Great for early spring color
Maintenance Notes:Violas grow best in cool, moist, shady environments. In the north, plants can tolerate full sun but prefer partial to full shade. Shade from decidous trees is ideal because the plants growing below receive full sun in the spring, followed by protection from the harsh summer sun once the trees get their leaves. In the south, violas should be grown in partial to full shade and mulched to help the soil stay cool and moist.
To stimulate additional flower production, plants should be sheared back periodically when blooming begins to decline. Plants can also be sheared back in early spring to remove any winter-damaged foliage.
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11 Reviews
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Madeline Marrow, California, United States, 31 weeks ago
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Wonderful fragrance!
Pat, New Jersey, United States, 12 years ago -
Russell Studebaker, New Jersey, United States, 12 years ago
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Short lived in my garden, but I will not be without it. Works well with lots of other plants.
Tish Coombes, Ontario, Canada, 12 years ago -
I had these but the following year none came back (or I would have rated higher). I am thinking that may have been mine & the slugs fault. The flowers color is just so feminine & delicate a real charmer. I plan on trying them again.
Linda, Illinois, United States, 12 years ago -
planted 2 at the mailbox, they are beautiful, and people stop and ask what kind of flowers they are. love them!
kathy, Massachusetts, United States, 12 years ago
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