{"product_id":"viola-odorata-rosea","title":"Viola odorata 'Rosea'","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePink Sweet Violet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"328\" data-end=\"343\"\u003eViola odorata\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Rosea’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Violaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/strong\u003eEurope (garden cultivar)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen to semi-evergreen perennial groundcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"504\" data-end=\"821\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"504\" data-end=\"519\"\u003eViola odorata\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Rosea’ is a charming, low-growing fragrant perennial prized for its soft pink blooms and sweet perfume. Well suited to Adelaide and South Australian gardens in shaded or semi-shaded spots, it provides delicate colour from late winter through spring when much of the garden is still waking up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"1085\"\u003eForming a spreading mat of heart-shaped foliage, this sweet violet works beautifully as a groundcover beneath shrubs, along shaded paths, or in cottage-style gardens. 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Established: deep soak every week in summer;rarely needed in winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low maintenance; Remove spent flowers and old leaves to keep tidy; Divide clumps every few years if they become crowded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–10+ years in suitable conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best suited to temperate and Mediterranean South Australia in shaded, protected gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slightly acidic to neutral preferred; tolerates mild alkalinity with organic matter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape \u0026amp; Design Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFragrant groundcover for shady borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderplanting beneath trees and shrubs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCottage and woodland-style gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlong shaded pathways or seating areas to enjoy fragrance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombines well with Ferns, Hellebores, Clivia, Liriope\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Rosea’ sweet violet brings gentle pink blooms and beautiful fragrance to shaded Adelaide gardens. Easy to grow and softly spreading, it adds romance and seasonal charm to cool, sheltered spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adelaide Plant Co","offers":[{"title":"140mm Pot","offer_id":48736758857980,"sku":"VIOL-ODOR-ROSE-140MM","price":12.49,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/9282\/0220\/files\/viola-odorata-rosea-pink-sweet-violet-140mm-flower-adelaide-plant-co.jpg?v=1770102914","url":"https:\/\/adelaideplantco.com.au\/products\/viola-odorata-rosea","provider":"Adelaide Plant Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}