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Viola ‘Heartthrob’

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This plant is no longer for sale directly from TERRA NOVA® Nurseries. However, it may still be available through one of our Licensees or Retail Sources.

 

The lovely heart-shaped leaves have deep burgundy centers that contrast with the bright green leaf edges. A wonderful foliage plant that is attractive in containers, the front of the border, or as a ground cover.

USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 5-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 8″ / 12″ / 7″
Exposure: Part Shade, Full Shade
Bloom Time(s):

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Common Name

Hardy violet

Family

Violaceae

Genus

[Viola](/product-category/genus/perennial/viola/)

species

hybrid

Plant Type

[Perennial](/product-category/genus/perennial/)

US Patent #

PP19996

EU Grant #

Bloom Time

Flower Color

[Pink](/product-category/flower-color/pink/), [Purple](/product-category/flower-color/purple/)

Foliage Color

[Green](/product-category/leaf-color/leaf-color-green/), [Purple](/product-category/leaf-color/leaf-color-purple/), [Red](/product-category/leaf-color/leaf-color-red/)

Dormancy

Required

Exposure

[Part Shade](/product-category/exposure/part-shade/), [Full Shade](/product-category/exposure/full-shade/)

Growth Habit

[Clumping](/product-category/growth-habit/clumping/)

Growth Rate

[Fast](/product-category/growth-rate/growth-rate-fast/)

Hardiness Zone

[5](/product-category/hardiness-zone/5/), [6](/product-category/hardiness-zone/6/), [7](/product-category/hardiness-zone/7/), [8](/product-category/hardiness-zone/8/), [9](/product-category/hardiness-zone/9/)

How Different?

It has deep green leaves and a large dark central pattern. Compared to 'Mars' it is more vigorous, has better leaf color, and bigger, rounder leaves.

Landscape Value

Wonderful as a ground cover or edging, as an under-story plant under shrubs, or in a mixed container.

Most Active Growing Season

[Spring](/product-category/most-active-growing-season/most-active-growing-season-spring/)

Persistence

Deciduous

Size (HT/W/FL HT)

8" / 12" / 7"

Soil (Garden)

Moist organic soil with good drainage.

Water (Garden)

Moderate

Special Uses

[Deep South](/product-category/special-uses/deep-south/), [Deer Resistant](/product-category/special-uses/deer-resistant/)

Comments

Does not seed around. Flowers appear before the leaves in early spring and are typical violet flowers. The leaves cover them up.

Water (Greenhouse) Dry moderately between waterings.
EC 1.0 – 1.5
pH 5.5 – 6.8
Fertility Needs 150 – 200 ppm
Notes
Finish Time to 4″ 6 – 8 weeks
Finish Time to Gallon
Day Length for Flowering Short Day
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