Butterfly Violet 'Red Cloud' P11(1L)

Butterfly Violet 'Red Cloud' – Delicate Elegance in the Garden

The butterfly violet 'Red Cloud' (Viola sororia 'Red Cloud') is a charming variety of violet that impresses with its original, dark pink flowers with a delicate, velvety appearance. It is a low-growing perennial, perfect for planting in shady beds, path edges or in naturalistic gardens. Its delicate flowers and heart-shaped leaves bring a subtle, romantic touch to the garden.

Main characteristics of the butterfly violet 'Red Cloud'

Flowers

• Colour: Intense pink or carmine with darker accents on the petals.
• Shape: Small, five-petaled flowers with a velvety texture.
• Flowering period: April–June, sometimes repeating flowering in autumn.
• Odour: A delicate, subtle aroma characteristic of violets.

List

• Colour: Intensely green.
• Shape: Heart-shaped or slightly oval, with slightly notched edges.
• Decorativeness: The leaves form compact clumps, remaining ornamental throughout the season.

Cut

• Form: A compact, tufted perennial with a low habit.
• Height: It reaches 10–15 cm.
• Width: It grows about 20–30 cm, forming dense carpets.

Cultivation requirements of the 'Red Cloud' butterfly violet

Location and soil

• Position: It grows best in partial shade or shade. It tolerates morning sun, but in full sun it requires constantly moist soil.
• Soil: Fertile, humus, permeable, moderately moist, slightly acidic to neutral pH.

Watering and fertilizing

• Watering: Regular, especially during drought, so that the soil is constantly slightly moist.
• Fertilization: In spring, it is advisable to use an organic or compound fertilizer to promote growth and abundant flowering.

Care

• Trimming: After flowering, you can trim wilted flowers and leaves to stimulate the plant for another flowering.
• Reproduction: It is best to propagate by dividing the clumps in early spring or autumn.
• Wintering: The plant is fully frost hardy (zone 4–8) and does not require winter protection.

Application of the 'Red Cloud' butterfly violet

Flower beds and garden compositions

• Shade beds: Perfect for shady beds, where it introduces a romantic color accent.
• Perennial compositions: It goes well with other low plants such as cranesbills, bruners and hostas.

Ground cover

• Perfect for turfing small areas in shady corners of the garden.

Edging and paths

• It can be planted along paths, where its delicate flowers create a showy, subtle border.

Forest and naturalistic gardens

• It fits into naturalistic and forest style gardens, where its delicate habit harmonizes with the surroundings.

Why choose the 'Red Cloud' butterfly violet?

• Unique flowers: Its pink and carmine flowers stand out from the classic violets.
• Long flowering: It blooms in spring, and under the right conditions, it repeats flowering in autumn.
• Easy care: It is an undemanding plant that does well in shady places.
• Versatility: Ideal for flower beds, ground cover plantings and as part of forest garden compositions.

Specification

• Flower pot: 1 liter
• Age: 2 years old
  
• Frost resistance: Yes