Viola alba Double White

Common Name:
Double White Sweet Violet

Description:
Viola odorata 'Alba Plena', commonly known as Double White Sweet Violet, is a charming perennial renowned for its highly fragrant, double white blooms. These delicate flowers appear in late winter to early spring, providing early-season interest and a delightful scent to the garden. The plant forms a low-growing mat of heart-shaped, dark green leaves, making it an excellent ground cover for shaded areas. Thriving in Melbourne's climate, it prefers moist, well-drained soils rich in organic matter and performs best in partial to full shade. Once established, it is relatively low maintenance and can naturalise over time, creating a carpet of blooms under trees, along borders, or in woodland gardens. Its historical significance and enduring appeal make it a timeless addition to any garden seeking classic beauty and fragrance.

Form:

• Ground Cover

• Herbaceous Perennial

Mature Size:

• Height: 10–15 cm

• Width: 30–45 cm

Aspect:

• Part Shade

• Full Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Winter

• Flowers in Spring

Flower Colour:

• Pure White

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots

• Bee Attracting

• Perennial

• Scented Flowers

• Low Maintenance

• Suitable for Borders

• Suitable for Ground Cover

• Edible Flowers

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:

• Primula vulgaris (Primrose)

• Helleborus spp. (Hellebores)

• Galanthus nivalis (Snowdrops)

• Pulmonaria spp. (Lungwort)

• Ferns

• Heuchera spp. (Coral Bells)