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Guide to growing Bush violet Browallia


  • Although Browallia a half hardy perennial it is often treated as a half hardy annual by gardeners.
  • It has the common name of Bush violet and reaches a height of around 30cm.
  • It is able to flower at any time from the spring until the autumn.
  • Its flowers are trumpet shaped and of white or purple; it has exuberant green leaves.
  • It makes a great plant for borders that are in shaded areas of the garden.

    • How to grow Bush Violet (Browallia)

    Outdoors Browallia should be sown on the surface after the last frost of spring. Ideally bush violets should first be grown indoors, they should be started about 7 weeks before planting the seedlings out after the last frost of spring. They take from one to three weeks to germinate when kept at a temperature of 19 to 20 degrees Celsius. The seedlings of bush violets should be planted out with a spacing of about 20cm for smaller species and 40cm for larger species. They prefer sunny or partly cloudy areas of the garden, and enjoy moist soil of pH 6 to7.

    Caring for Browallia in the garden

    Plants of the Browallia genus should be watered regularly during dry spells and when plants reach about 15cm in height they should be pinched back; this will encourage more flowering heads.

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