Fragrant violet, March violet "Queen Charlotte" (Viola odorata) - seeds

Fragrant violet, March violet "Queen Charlotte" (Viola odorata) - seeds

Origin: Austria
Harvest: 2024
Germination period: approx. 3-5 weeks

Each pack containsContains 20 seeds. Larger quantities on request please!

Viola odorata "Queen Charlotte", also known as fragrant violet "Queen Charlotte", is a particularly floriferous and fragrant variety of the fragrant violet. Its deep purple, slightly bluish flowers appear early in the year and exude a beguiling, sweet fragrance. This perennial, hardy plant is ideal for natural gardens, borders and shady spots under shrubs.

Sowing instructions

Sowing Viola odorata requires a little patience, as the seeds need a cold period to germinate.

Sowing time: Fall to spring
Germination period: 4-8 weeks, often irregular
Seeding depth: Light germinators - only press down lightly, do not cover with soil
Planting distance: 20-30 cm
Location: Semi-shady to shady, humus-rich, moist soil
Pouring: Keep evenly moist, but avoid waterlogging
A cold period (stratification) at around 4 °C for 3-4 weeks can accelerate germination.

Harvest, use & storage

The edible flowers and leaves of Viola odorata "Queen Charlotte" can be used in a variety of ways.

Flowering time: March to May, often with a second flowering in the fall
Use: Flowers for teas, syrups, desserts or as edible decoration
Storage: Store dried flowers away from light
The sweet floral taste of the flowers makes them particularly popular in the kitchen.

Tips and tricks

Pruning after the first flowering can encourage a second flowering in the fall.
Ideal as a ground cover, as the plant reproduces by runners.
Particularly attractive under shrubs or as a border planting in shady beds.
Protects itself from frost and does not require winter protection.

Worth knowing

Viola odorata "Queen Charlotte" is a historic variety known for its particularly intense flowers and strong fragrance. It was already cultivated in the 19th century and is still one of the most popular violet varieties today. In naturopathy, violet flowers are valued for their calming and expectorant effect.

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• Despite constant quality controls (checking the germination quality, storage ability, etc. of the plant seeds, etc.). we can unfortunately none Warranty on the germination of our seeds give - too many different factors in the context of cultivation / conditions - can prevent successful germination.
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