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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.

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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

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.

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