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Viola 'Frosted Chocolate'

Also Known As

  • Frosted Chocolate Violet

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

  • H: 4"-5"
  • W: 9"

planting zones

  • 1-11

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Viola 'Frosted Chocolate' plant details

Viola 'Frosted Chocolate' is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In spring and summer chocolate flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Viola 'Frosted Chocolate'

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: violaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 9 IN wide, 4 IN - 5 IN - tall
Flowers: chocolate blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, cottage garden, easy-to-grow, edging plant, long-blooming, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Viola 'Frosted Chocolate'

USDA Zones: 1 - 11
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Yum yum! These adorable Violas look like little chocolate candies delicately edged in lavender. They would be fabulous to candy & use as decoration – especially atop chocolate cupcakes with light lavender frosting! Am I making you hungry yet? ‘Frosted Chocolate’ will spread to about 9” wide & 4-5” tall.

By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

Gardening facts about Viola 'Frosted Chocolate' plant

How to Grow Viola 'Frosted Chocolate'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • chocolate
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Zones

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Zones

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Size

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Zones

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