If something is out of fashion in Paris, it isn`t necessarily out of fashion in Germany, too. So it was with the violet fashion that lasted a few years longer in Germany. In the 1920ies one of the last varieties was introduced there to the market. It was named ....
A Belle-Epoque-Violet that was created by Gerst in 1905. It has remaind ever since in cultivation. One reason for this fact is that it comes true from seed. Another reason is that it reblooms in autumn. Its flowers have a very strong scent. It is named after queen Charlotte of Württemberg, who was the last queen of this little kingdon (from 1891 to 1918).
You better forget the name of this variety, for it is not justified. It is just the wild form of the sweet violet and we named it only for sentimental reasons. This violet did grow in the garden of my parents at Königsbrunn. It was always one of the first flowers of spring for us, and it ...
This was once the violet that grown by the millions. It was named in 1884 by Armand Millet. It got very dark violet flowers, it is very vigorous (you can even call it a ground cover), and its scent is excellent. There was much demand for this variety by French pastry cooks, for it is the best ...
The origin of this violet is unknown, but the spelling indicates that it was created in a german speaking country. It is a small variety with a strong scent.
And now for something completey different ... a violet we know almost nothing about. It is listed as `Red Charm` in the registry of the American Violet Society, and that is all information that we were able to get. No year of introduction, no breeder, absolutely nothing. It simply is there, having deep pink flowers and a sweet scent.
This violet made a rapid career during the last few year. First it showed up in British seed catalogues (it comes true from seed), than it was available from specialized nurseries and today it can be found in many gardens. If you see it, you will have hard time not to fall in love with it.
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