Violet

An undemanding yet noble perennial that reliably fills empty spaces in partial shade and shade, that is the sweet violet. It naturally occurs in light forests from Europe to the Caucasus, making it perfectly adapted to our climatic conditions and fully frost-resistant. The plant forms low clumps of heart-shaped leaves and gradually spreads sideways via creeping runners, thereby effectively suppressing weeds. The Königin Charlotte cultivar is valued for its intense fragrance and dark blue-purple flowers on sturdy stems, which are also suitable for cutting into miniature spring bouquets. As one of the first blooming plants, it provides valuable food for bees and bumblebees waking up after winter. A huge advantage of this variety is repeated blooming, as it often blooms again in late summer after the main spring flush. The flowers are edible, and candied violets were formerly a popular delicacy at aristocratic courts.

Sweet violet Royal Wedding is a messenger of spring that will perfume the shady corners of your garden with an unmistakable sweet scent. This tiny but hardy perennial naturally grows in the deciduous forests and groves of Europe, where it forms dense carpets in the spring. In the garden, it will thrive best in partial shade or shade, ideally under the canopies of trees or shrubs, where it has plenty of moisture and humus-rich, well-draining soil. Thanks to its low maintenance and extreme frost resistance, it is a great choice even for beginner growers who want to liven up darker corners of their property and create a natural ground cover. The Royal Wedding cultivar enchants with pure white flowers that contrast beautifully with the deep green, heart-shaped leaves. The plant spreads by runners and over time creates a continuous, fresh green cover. The flowers are edible and can serve as an elegant decoration for desserts, salads, or can be candied. Even though they are tiny, they are suitable for cutting into miniature vases, where their fragrance stands out best. The violet is also a valuable early food source for bees and other pollinators waking up after winter.

Violet Purpurea is a tiny jewel that you will fall in love with mainly for its unconventional leaf coloring. This perennial plant, originating from North America, stands out with dark green to purple leaves, which often retain their color even during milder winters, creating an interesting effect in an otherwise empty flowerbed. In April and May, it is additionally adorned by a flood of tiny blue-purple flowers that contrast beautifully with the dark foliage. It is an ideal groundcover perennial that reliably spreads and can fill empty spaces under trees or shrubs where other plants would not thrive. Its great advantage is its extraordinary hardiness and undemanding nature. It can handle sun, partial shade, and shade, provided it has humous and well-drained soil. Thanks to its frost resistance, which reaches extreme temperatures, it is absolutely reliable in our conditions. The violet self-seeds easily, so it will gradually create dense carpets in your garden. Although it is not suitable for cutting into a vase or for drying, it will make you happy in the kitchen. Both its flowers and leaves are edible and can serve as an original decoration for spring salads or desserts. Just beware of slugs, which unfortunately also find this violet very tasty.