Call us: 0800 843 752Free shipping for orders $150 or over
Gift Vouchers

Viola 'Sorbet Midnight Glow'

Viola 'Sorbet Midnight Glow' is a striking and compact perennial admired for its deep purple petals with glowing yellow centres. This eye catching variety brings drama and brightness to New Zealand gardens with its long flowering season and hardy nature. Ideal for pots, borders, and mass planting, it thrives with minimal care while producing abundant blooms. Viola 'Sorbet Midnight Glow' is a wonderful choice for gardeners wanting colour contrast and lasting charm.

Viola 'Sorbet Midnight Glow' yellow and purple flower.

Viola 'Sorbet Midnight Glow' is currently unavailable.

Notify me when this is available:
Please enter your email address below if you would like to know when it becomes available again.

Suited to regions:All regions
Plant type:Perennials
Height:15 cm
Spread:20 cm
Flowering time:Spring, Summer
Tolerances:
Garden uses:Borders, Living areas, Paths & Steps
Garden styles:Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known as
Sku17034

How to grow Viola 'Sorbet Midnight Glow' in NZ

Viola 'Sorbet Midnight Glow' grows best in full sun to partial shade and prefers well drained, fertile soil. In New Zealand conditions, it can be planted throughout the year and quickly establishes in garden beds or containers. Regular watering, particularly during dry spells, will keep plants looking vibrant and healthy. Adding compost or organic matter before planting encourages strong growth and abundant flowering. With the right conditions, this variety will flourish.

Viola 'Sorbet Midnight Glow' care tips

Caring for Viola 'Sorbet Midnight Glow' is simple and rewarding. Deadhead faded blooms regularly to extend the flowering season and maintain a neat appearance. Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring and again during peak flowering to support lush growth and abundant blooms. Keep soil moist but not waterlogged. Slugs and snails may occasionally be an issue, but otherwise this variety is easy to maintain. With proper care, it provides long lasting colour displays.

Viola 'Sorbet Midnight Glow' size, spacing, and growth rate

Viola 'Sorbet Midnight Glow' grows to around 15 cm tall and spreads 20 to 25 cm. Its tidy, low growing habit makes it perfect for edging, containers, or filling borders. Plant about 20 cm apart to allow natural spreading while creating a full and vibrant display. With a moderate growth rate, this variety quickly establishes and produces dense clusters of richly coloured blooms that brighten outdoor spaces throughout the season.

Landscaping uses for Viola 'Sorbet Midnight Glow'

Viola 'Sorbet Midnight Glow' is versatile and creates vibrant displays in containers, rockeries, garden beds, and hanging baskets. Its bold blooms pair beautifully with lighter coloured flowers for dramatic contrast. Use in mass plantings for a striking effect along borders and pathways or place in pots to add seasonal colour to patios and balconies. With its compact size and easy care, this viola is perfect for New Zealand gardens seeking reliable and decorative solutions.

Why buy Viola 'Sorbet Midnight Glow' from The Plant Company?

When you buy Viola 'Sorbet Midnight Glow' from The Plant Company, you are choosing NZ’s most trusted plant nursery. Our plants are carefully nurtured to ensure strong establishment and long lasting performance. We provide expert advice and dependable nationwide delivery, so you can shop with confidence. Viola 'Sorbet Midnight Glow' is a premium choice for adding vibrant colour to your garden, and The Plant Company guarantees top quality plants and outstanding customer care.

Questions and Answers

Have a question about Viola 'Sorbet Midnight Glow'? We are here to help.

Viola 'Irish Molly' brown and yellow flower above lush, green foliage.
Most Popular

Viola 'Irish Molly'

Viola 'Irish Molly' is a charming and unusual perennial that delights gardeners with its unique flower colouring of green and maroon. This compact...

Viola 'All Black' plant with a black flower.
Most Popular

Viola 'All Black'

Viola 'All Black' is a striking and unique perennial, prized for its dramatic dark purple to near black blooms that make a bold statement in any NZ...

Viola odorata plants with lush green foliage and purple flowers.
Most Popular

Viola odorata (Sweet Violet)

Viola odorata, commonly called Sweet Violet, is a charming perennial known for its fragrant blooms and lush green foliage. Native to Europe but...

Viola 'Penny White' plants with lush green foliage and elegant white flowers for sale.
Most Popular

Viola 'Penny White'

Viola 'Penny White' is a delightful perennial that produces masses of pure white blooms, adding freshness and elegance to any NZ garden. Its compact...

helleborus-english-thoroughbred-
Most Popular

Helleborus English Thoroughbred Series (Winter Rose)

Helleborus 'English Thoroughbred' is a graceful winter-flowering perennial that features soft pink blooms with subtle green undertones. This variety...

From$19.44
gazania-new-day-red-stripe--1
Most Popular

Gazania New Day Red Stripe

Gazania New Day Red Stripe bears large, daisy like flowers that are yellow with prominent red stripes. These are borne from spring through summer...

From$19.44
pelargonium-sally-
Most Popular

Pelargonium Sally

Pelargonium Sally is a variety of Geranium grown for its short stature and clusters of bright rose-pink flowers. The leaves on this evergreen are...

From$20.74
pelargonium-peltatum-tomcat-
Most Popular

Pelargonium Tomcat

Pelargonium Tomcat is a variety of Geranium grown for its clusters of dark red flowers and trailing growth habit. The leaves on this evergreen are...

From$18.85
Everyone knows classic varieties like Schefflera arboricola (Dwarf Umbrella Tree) and Skimmia Kew Green, but you might just fall in love with Leucadendron Jack Harre, Apricot Clutha Gold, and Osmanthus fragrans.
–The Plant Company

Explore Garden Inspiration

Sign up to receive a free $10 Voucher You won’t be bombarded with emails, just titbits of quality information from time to time Sign up
Free shipping on orders over $150!

Join our community of happy customers.

4.9

413 Google reviews