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Viola cornuta (Horned pansy)

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 0.5m
max. spread
Ultimate height 0.5m
max. height
Time to maturity 2-5 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Viola cornuta

Other names: Horned pansy, Pyrenean violet, Tufted pansy, Viola, Horned violet, Baby faces, Bedding pansy


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Genus: Viola

Species: V. cornuta - V. cornuta is a small perennial with fine leaves and light purple dainly flowers.

Viola cornuta is: Evergreen

Flower: Violet in Spring; Violet in Summer

Foliage: Bright-green in All seasons

Fragrance: Flowers are sweetly scented from late winter to spring.

Habit: Spreading

Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)

Plant with: Hosta sieboldiana var. elegans (Giant blue hosta), Sidalcea candida (Prairie mallow), Hosta sieboldiana (Plantain lily ), Brassica oleracea var acephala (Kale)

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Specific pests: Glasshouse red spider mite , Slugs , Snails , Violet leaf midge , Aphids

Specific diseases: Leaf spot , Powdery mildew

General care

Pruning: Deadhead to prolong flowering. After flowering cut back vigorous plants to keep compact. . REGISTER to read more...

Propagation methods: Seed. REGISTER to read more...


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Viola cornuta (Horned pansy) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.


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Suggested uses: Cottage/Informal, Wildflower, Woodland, Beds and borders, Underplanting

Cultivation: Grow in moist but well-drained soil in full sun or light shade.

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This plant likes... Garden match
Soil types: Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) Match unknown
Soil drainage: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Partial Shade, Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: South, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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Winter sun

Question from Deone Loots

How would the Viola cornuta do if it were planted in a site that get's absolutely no sun in winter. If it's not for her ... any suggestions? Looking for plants for a small bedding. North-west facing, H4, evergreen, purple/white/yellow flowers.

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  • Posted: Mon. 11th April 2011 08:41
  • Last reply: Fri. 15th April 2011 20:13

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