Although violets will do well in almost any soil, most prefer a somewhat moist, but well-drained soil in a semi-shaded location. Every spring when we first go in our covered, but unheated hoop houses ...

Roses may be red, but violets are not really blue. More mauveish, really. However, the sweet violet, Viola odorata, is certainly deliciously scented and, in its own, much more delicate way, as lovely ...

I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. Sweet violets, viola odorata, are now blooming in lovely large pools of purple on lawns and ...