Description

A compact, delicately scented variety with charming apricot-hued blooms. Well-suited to UK gardens and great for both beginners and experienced growers looking for colour and fragrance in small spaces.

Highlights:

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  Flowering Season: March to June


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  Height & Spread: 15–20cm height | 20–25cm spread


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  Position: Full sun to partial shade | Moist, fertile, well-drained soil


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  Great for: Containers, windowsills, woodland borders, underplanting, raised beds

Why We Love It:

Violet ‘Chantreyland’ is a beautifully refined variety producing softly ruffled flowers in gentle shades of apricot and cream. Unlike many violas, this variety has a light, sweet fragrance that makes it a joy to grow close to paths or in pots near the door. It’s also incredibly hardy and self-seeds lightly, naturalising beautifully over time without taking over. A romantic choice for traditional and modern gardens alike.

Planting & Care Tips:

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  When to Plant: Sow indoors from February to April or outdoors from May to July


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  Where to Plant: Sunny or lightly shaded areas, in rich, well-drained soil


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  Spacing: 20cm apart


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  Care Notes: Water regularly during dry spells and deadhead spent blooms to encourage longer flowering. Mulch in autumn to protect roots and encourage healthy regrowth

The Nunhead Gardener Recommends:

Grow alongside primroses and snowdrops for a soft spring display or tuck into shady containers with ferns and trailing ivy for a charming, layered look.

Please note:

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