Two weeks ago, I asked if any readers had sweet violets (Viola odorata) in their gardens. Here are some of your responses: • “I have some sweet violets growing in my yard and they have been doing ...

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 ...

Lots of the best-smelling plants need sunlight to thrive, but there is also, fortunately, a good selection of fragrant ...

Have you ever smelled sweet violets? If you live in Southern California, the chances are slim when considering the probability of engaging in this unique olfactory experience. During almost forty ...

Q: I love the fragrance of old-fashioned violets and planted quite a few in the shady parts of my garden, where they spread nicely. The problem is that for two years running, the leaves have gotten ...

MY (ADMITTEDLY WEEDY) sweet violets are blooming. They are exceptionally fragrant — I love them so. Which is a very good thing because, even if I wanted to, I don’t think I could ever get rid of them.

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 ...

Today I was thrilled to see all the fragrant violets that came up from last year. They bloom well in this cool weather and look great. My quest for fragrant violets began long ago when I was a high ...

IMMENSELY popular about a century ago, a nosegay of violets was a much-appreciated gift. These flowers were grown commercially and violets were then also widely grown in gardens and picked for use ...

Hold on - this is not the fragrant annual sweet pea flower you remember from home (I'll write about those gems in a future article). This plant is an evergreen shrub producing vibrant violet/purple ...