Description

Add a bold splash of colour to your garden with Viola ‘Red Wing’, a striking variety featuring deep red upper petals and bright golden-yellow lower petals with delicate dark markings. A hardy and long-flowering favourite, it thrives in South London’s urban gardens, balconies, and patio spaces, making it perfect for window boxes, hanging baskets, and borders. Pair with primroses, pansies, and spring bulbs for a vibrant seasonal display that lasts from early spring through autumn.

 

Plants supplied in a pack of 6 grower’s pots.

 

Key Features & Care:

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  Mature Height: 10-15cm


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  Mature Spread: 15-30cm


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  Flower Colour: Red and golden-yellow with dark markings


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  Flowering Period: Early spring to late autumn


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  Foliage: Semi-evergreen


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  Fragrant: Lightly scented


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  Growth Rate: Fast-growing


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  Hardiness: Hardy in most UK gardens, tolerates light frost


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  Position: Full sun to partial shade


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  Soil Moisture: Moist but well-drained


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  Soil pH: Acid, neutral, alkaline


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  Soil Type: Loam, chalk, sand, clay


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  Wildlife Friendly: Attracts bees and early pollinators

 

Perfect For:

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  Window boxes & containers – great for brightening up small urban spaces


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  Borders & bedding displays – creates a continuous burst of colour


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  Hanging baskets – trails beautifully for cascading colour


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  Spring & autumn colour schemes – a seasonal standout in mixed plantings

 

How to Grow:

Plant in moist, well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded spot. Regular deadheading will encourage more flowers and extend the blooming season. Water consistently but avoid overwatering, and feed every few weeks for long-lasting, vibrant blooms.

 

Please note: Images show how this plant may look at various stages of maturity. The size you choose may look different.