Viola odorata | Rosea Childs apron 'Candelabra primula' Alson known as

'Candelabra primula' Alson known as bog primula by our more seasoned gardeners

edging or underplanting shrubs

Rosewater + Vanilla

These are the first flowers we bring in from the garden of the new season

If you have hot summers

Viola odorata | Rosea Childs apron 'Candelabra primula' Alson known asA lovely little sweet English Violet in a very hard to find rosy pink colour! Also known as Parma violets, they are the most fragrant of all the sweet violets, and grow well in shady, moist areas and can suppress weeds. Viola odorata is a semi evergreen perennial that produces fragrant pink flowers from late winter to early spring. It's perfect for growing in a sheltered spot in light shade and can make good ground cover in a dappled woodland garden