Annual · Violaceae family
Hybrid violet
Viola × wittrockiana
In short a 10-second read
Hybrid violet (annual) grows to 0.12–0.23 m tall and 0.23–0.3 m wide when mature. It grows best in full sun to part shade, in average soil. It flowers in April–June; the flowers are blue, purple, red, pink, yellow, orange or white. Hardy to −23 °C.
× spread 0.23–0.3 m
Where to plant
Sun, soil, frost.
It grows best in full sun to part shade, in average soil. Hardy to −23 °C.
Sun
Tolerates several positions — choose to suit the rest of the garden.
Soil and water
average · watering: moderate
Soil: humus-rich, loamy
Frost
It copes with a normal winter outdoors.
How much space it takes
Mature size.
The mature plant next to a person (175 cm).
Next to a person
Reaches maturity in about 2–5 years. The final size depends on the cultivar and the spot — we give the range from smallest to largest.
Calendar
What to do and when.
Months for Central Europe. The line shows the current month.
The year at a glance
Flowers
April–June · blue, purple, red, pink, yellow, orange or white
Pruning
deadhead spent flowers (as needed)
Planting
transplant outdoors: September–October; transplant outdoors: March–April
Winter protection
not needed
Overwintering
It copes with winter on its own.
It overwinters outdoors without protection, hardy to −23 °C.
- Needs no protection
- Hardy to −23 °C
- Dies back in winter and regrows in spring
Frequently asked
Quick answers.
When does Hybrid violet flower?
In April–June; the flowers are blue, purple, red, pink, yellow, orange or white.
Does Hybrid violet tolerate shade?
It tolerates part shade (3–6 hours of sun), but not full shade.
How much space does Hybrid violet need?
At maturity 0.23–0.3 m wide and 0.12–0.23 m tall; recommended spacing 20 cm.
Does Hybrid violet survive winter outdoors?
Yes, without protection, hardy to −23 °C.
Where the data comes from
We compared the data in 15 expert sources. Last checked 17 October 2026.
Show sources (15)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy — Viola × wittrockiana
- GBIF Occurrence Search API — Viola × wittrockiana
- GBIF Vernacular Names API — Viola × wittrockiana
- Wikidata (CC0) — Viola × wittrockiana
- Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder — Viola × wittrockiana
- NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox — viola x wittrockiana
- RHS - Viola x wittrockiana Matrix Series
- RHS - How to grow annuals and biennials
- Invasive plant lists — this species is not on them: EASIN, EU, Slovakia, Czechia, Germany, Poland, Denmark
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