Comments on: Re-Thinking Scented Violets https://gardern.co.za/2021/04/scented-violets/ Horticulturist Matt Mattus shares gardening expertise, research and science from his home garden and greenhouse. Sat, 09 Nov 2024 20:21:57 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 By: Kent Russell https://gardern.co.za/2021/04/scented-violets/#comment-16689 Sat, 09 Nov 2024 20:21:57 +0000 http://gardern.co.za/?p=13068#comment-16689 I remember the scent of the traditional violets sold in bouquets in France when I was boy. Heavenly

]]> By: admin Matt https://gardern.co.za/2021/04/scented-violets/#comment-5688 Sun, 29 May 2022 16:00:48 +0000 http://gardern.co.za/?p=13068#comment-5688 In reply to vicki.

I don’t know. Good question. I’ll have to go check, but given the way most taxonomists are constantly adjusting and revising names and classifications, we shouldn’t be surprised. I rarely seem to check on these things until someone comments! So thanks.

]]> By: vicki https://gardern.co.za/2021/04/scented-violets/#comment-5685 Fri, 13 May 2022 11:14:30 +0000 http://gardern.co.za/?p=13068#comment-5685 In reply to admin Matt.

Has the name V. sororia been replaced with scoria?

]]> By: admin Matt https://gardern.co.za/2021/04/scented-violets/#comment-5672 Tue, 08 Feb 2022 20:33:05 +0000 http://gardern.co.za/?p=13068#comment-5672 In reply to Liz.

There seem to be very few violet growers anywhere. I wonder if Southern France might have more cultivars available? The Toulouse area is or Nimes is where they grow violets for the fragrance industry.

]]> By: Lennie https://gardern.co.za/2021/04/scented-violets/#comment-5621 Thu, 21 Oct 2021 19:26:45 +0000 http://gardern.co.za/?p=13068#comment-5621 What an amazing article. I didn’t know there were so many variety, and the going back in time with the violets.

]]> By: Liz https://gardern.co.za/2021/04/scented-violets/#comment-5373 Sat, 03 Jul 2021 04:16:52 +0000 http://gardern.co.za/?p=13068#comment-5373 Thank you, what a great article. I was recently given a cutting of the variety I think is King of Doubles. This has sparked a complete obsession and I have ordered some other cultivars. The history around these plants is incredible.
Here in Australia there are very few violet growers.

]]> By: admin Matt https://gardern.co.za/2021/04/scented-violets/#comment-5361 Sun, 23 May 2021 22:04:52 +0000 http://gardern.co.za/?p=13068#comment-5361 In reply to Helen.

Others have posted where they have found plants recently. I find them occasionally on-line either from Select Seeds or even Logee’s.

]]> By: admin Matt https://gardern.co.za/2021/04/scented-violets/#comment-5359 Sun, 23 May 2021 22:03:00 +0000 http://gardern.co.za/?p=13068#comment-5359 In reply to Sally in on the San Francisco Peninsula.

OMH, you’re so sweet to say that! Lurker or not, I appreciate it!

]]> By: Chad https://gardern.co.za/2021/04/scented-violets/#comment-5354 Sun, 16 May 2021 09:16:12 +0000 http://gardern.co.za/?p=13068#comment-5354 Hi Matt,

Groves Nursery in Bridport, Devon UK list 11 varieties. I don’t know if they will export though.

https://grovesnurseries.co.uk/violets&filter=68

Chad

]]> By: Sally in on the San Francisco Peninsula https://gardern.co.za/2021/04/scented-violets/#comment-5349 Thu, 29 Apr 2021 21:53:27 +0000 http://gardern.co.za/?p=13068#comment-5349 Hi Matt –
Long time lurker, first time poster here (omg, I got to say it!)
Just wanted to let you know how much I treasure your posts! I can’t find anything like what you’ve got to say anywhere else, you are a one and only.
And, even though I’m in California, your information is interesting and most of the time relevant for me.
Thanks so much!
– Sally on the San Francisco Peninsula

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