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Viola 'Sorbet Midnight Glow'

Viola 'Sorbet Midnight Glow' is a compact flowering viola valued for its rich purple blooms highlighted with golden yellow centres. Well suited to New Zealand gardens, it flowers prolifically through the cooler months, providing reliable colour from autumn through spring. This variety is ideal for gardeners wanting strong seasonal impact, tidy growth, and a hardy plant that performs exceptionally well in beds borders and containers.

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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
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Sku17034

How to grow Viola 'Sorbet Midnight Glow' in NZ

To grow Viola 'Sorbet Midnight Glow' in NZ, plant it in a sunny to lightly shaded position with fertile free draining soil. It performs best in cooler conditions and appreciates consistent moisture. Planting in autumn or early spring allows quick establishment. Water regularly during dry periods and apply mulch to help retain soil moisture. Good airflow supports healthy growth and flowering.

Viola 'Sorbet Midnight Glow' care tips

Viola 'Sorbet Midnight Glow' is easy to care for with minimal maintenance. Water regularly to keep soil evenly moist but avoid waterlogging. Feed lightly with a general fertiliser every few weeks to support continuous flowering. Remove spent blooms to encourage new flowers and maintain a tidy appearance. This variety tolerates light frost and continues flowering through cool weather.

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

Viola 'Sorbet Midnight Glow' typically grows to around 15 to 20 cm tall and spreads 20 to 25 cm wide. Space plants approximately 20 cm apart for full coverage and airflow. It has a fast growth rate in cool seasons, quickly forming neat compact mounds. Regular deadheading helps maintain dense growth and prolongs the flowering period.

Landscaping uses for Viola 'Sorbet Midnight Glow'

Viola 'Sorbet Midnight Glow' is ideal for borders edging container planting and mass displays. It works beautifully in winter and spring colour schemes, adding contrast alongside lighter flowering plants. This variety is perfect for pots hanging baskets and window boxes where colour can be enjoyed up close. Violas also perform well as underplanting in mixed garden beds.

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 grown for New Zealand conditions and selected for strong performance and colour. We supply healthy well established plants, provide expert growing advice, and offer reliable nationwide delivery so you can plant with confidence.

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