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    Viola 'Red Giant'

    Also Known As

    • Viola cucullata 'Red Giant'
    • VIOLET

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 6"-8"
    • W: 6"-8"

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

    Viola 'Red Giant' plant details

    Viola 'Red Giant' is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring magenta and pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Viola 'Red Giant'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: violaceae
    Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 6 IN - 8 IN - wide, 6 IN - 8 IN - tall
    Flowers: magenta and pink blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Viola 'Red Giant'

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Beautifully showy, the deep-rose-red-violet flowers of this 6" ground covering perennial appear mid to late spring; if it?s happy you may need to control its joy. S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Viola 'Red Giant' plant

    How to Grow Viola 'Red Giant'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink
      • magenta

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen
      • semi-evergreen

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