Violets - who doesn't fall in love with them when they discover them in spring with their delicate, violet-blue and wonderfully fragrant flowers? Very few people know that these plants are easy to propagate. They even like to tackle the propagation themselves…

Violets multiply by themselves in nature

Violets propagate through self-sowing and runners

These perennials can easily spread themselves over the years and colonize entire areas when they feel comfortable. Violets form long aerial runners. However, these do not flower in the first year.

Ants also help with reproduction. They carry the ripe fruiting bodies around, feed on them and leave the seeds behind. The seeds will soon germinate and new violets will be the result.

Take the sowing into your own hands

If you don't really trust the self-sowing and the formation of runners, you can take the propagation into your own hands. How about sowing? You can harvest the violet seeds yourself in March or buy them in stores.

  • Seeds are cold germinators and light germinators
  • before sowing your own seeds, stratification is necessary (e.g. in the refrigerator)
  • Sowing time: August to March
  • Sowing location: outdoors or in the seed tray
  • Press the seeds down or cover them very thinly with soil
  • as soon as the seeds have germinated: keep them warm
  • Advantages of sowing: Violets are more vigorous and resilient than other propagation methods

Divide violets in spring or fall

An easier method of propagation is dividing Viola. Division should be carried out in the spring after flowering or in the fall. To do this, dig up the root ball of the violets. The next step is to divide the roots in the middle, for example with a knife or scissors.

The daughter plants obtained are planted in a different location. When planting, keep a distance of 20 cm between each specimen. The ideal location is partially shaded and humid. The soil should be enriched with some compost when planting. This speeds up growth.

tips and tricks

Once violets are established at the site, they quickly become natural. They even like to occupy lawns if they are in semi-shade.

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