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Queen Charlotte Viola Odorata Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Queen Charlotte Viola Odorata Seeds
Queen Charlotte Sweet Violet (Viola odorata 'Queen Charlotte') is a charming perennial flowering plant admired for its deep blue-violet flowers and beautiful fragrance. This historic sweet violet variety produces delicate blooms on relatively long stems above attractive heart-shaped green leaves. It is especially valued for cottage gardens, woodland landscapes, shaded borders, and containers. Its fragrant flowers and compact growth habit make it a lovely choice for gardeners looking to add classic floral beauty and seasonal color to their outdoor spaces.
Sweet Violet Variety
Fragrant Flowers
Perennial Growth
Shade Garden Plant
Key Features
Sweet Floral Fragrance
Features wonderfully scented blossoms that make this traditional sweet violet especially appealing for fragrance gardens.
Compact Perennial Growth
Develops a low-growing habit with heart-shaped green foliage, making it suitable for garden edges and containers.
Long-Stemmed Blooms
Produces flowers on relatively long stems, making the variety suitable for small floral arrangements and cutting gardens.
Product Highlights
Deep blue-violet flowers
Sweetly fragrant blossoms
Classic Queen Charlotte variety
Attractive heart-shaped leaves
Herbaceous perennial growth
Suitable for woodland gardens
Ideal for shaded borders and containers
Cold stratification may improve germination
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Viola odorata 'Queen Charlotte' |
| Common Name | Queen Charlotte Sweet Violet |
| Plant Family | Violaceae |
| Seed Type | Perennial Ornamental Flower Seeds |
| Growth Habit | Low-growing herbaceous perennial |
| Flower Color | Deep Blue-Violet to Purple |
| Flower Fragrance | Sweet and Highly Fragrant |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Zones 5–8 (commonly listed for this variety; local conditions may vary) |
| Planting Season | Spring or Fall |
| Seed Starting | Cold stratification followed by shallow sowing; seeds require darkness to germinate |
| Germination Time | Approximately 7–21 days after chilling under suitable conditions; germination can be irregular |
| Germination Temperature | Approximately 65–75°F (18–24°C) after cold treatment |
| Sunlight | Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Soil Requirements | Rich, Humus-Rich, Moist, Well-Drained Soil |
| Watering | Keep soil consistently moist without prolonged waterlogging |
| Mature Plant Size | Approximately 6–8 inches tall and around 12 inches wide |
| Plant Spacing | Approximately 8 inches apart |
| Blooming Season | Late Winter to Early Spring |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Prepare the Seeds
Queen Charlotte violet seeds benefit from cold stratification to help overcome dormancy. Refrigerate seeds in a lightly moist medium for approximately 30–60 days, following the supplier's instructions.
Queen Charlotte violet seeds benefit from cold stratification to help overcome dormancy. Refrigerate seeds in a lightly moist medium for approximately 30–60 days, following the supplier's instructions.
Step 2: Prepare the Soil
Select a suitable seed-starting container with drainage holes. Fill it with a rich, moisture-retentive, well-drained seed-starting mix.
Select a suitable seed-starting container with drainage holes. Fill it with a rich, moisture-retentive, well-drained seed-starting mix.
Step 3: Sow the Seeds
Sow the chilled seeds approximately 1/8 inch deep or follow the supplier's recommended sowing depth. Keep the seeds in darkness during germination.
Sow the chilled seeds approximately 1/8 inch deep or follow the supplier's recommended sowing depth. Keep the seeds in darkness during germination.
Step 4: Maintain Suitable Growing Conditions
Maintain temperatures around 65–75°F after chilling and keep the growing medium lightly moist. Avoid excessive watering and direct hot sunlight.
Maintain temperatures around 65–75°F after chilling and keep the growing medium lightly moist. Avoid excessive watering and direct hot sunlight.
Step 5: Transplant and Care
Once seedlings develop several true leaves, transplant them carefully into individual containers or prepared garden spaces. Provide partial shade, maintain soil moisture, and remove spent flowers when needed.
Once seedlings develop several true leaves, transplant them carefully into individual containers or prepared garden spaces. Provide partial shade, maintain soil moisture, and remove spent flowers when needed.
Bring Classic Fragrance to Your Garden with Queen Charlotte Violets
Queen Charlotte Viola odorata adds timeless beauty with its deep violet-blue flowers, sweet fragrance, and attractive heart-shaped foliage. Its compact perennial growth makes it a lovely addition to woodland gardens, shaded borders, cottage landscapes, and containers. Provide suitable soil, gentle light, and proper seed preparation to enjoy this traditional sweet violet in your garden.
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn more about Queen Charlotte Sweet Violet seeds, their fragrant flowers, seed germination, and growing requirements.
How do you germinate Queen Charlotte Viola odorata seeds?
Queen Charlotte violet seeds benefit from cold stratification before sowing. Place the seeds in a lightly moist growing medium and refrigerate them for approximately 30–60 days, depending on supplier instructions. Sow the treated seeds shallowly in a suitable seed-starting mix, keep them in darkness, and maintain temperatures around 65–75°F. Germination may be irregular.
Are Queen Charlotte Sweet Violet flowers fragrant?
Yes. Queen Charlotte is particularly appreciated for its strongly fragrant deep blue-violet flowers. The blossoms have a sweet floral scent and are produced on relatively long stems, making this variety popular for fragrance gardens, cottage gardens, and small floral arrangements.
Can Queen Charlotte Viola odorata grow in pots and shade gardens?
Yes. Queen Charlotte Sweet Violet is suitable for containers, woodland gardens, and shaded garden borders. It grows well in partial shade with rich, humus-filled, consistently moist but well-drained soil. Choose containers with drainage holes and protect the plant from excessive heat and strong afternoon sunlight.