Viola cornuta Alba Group (Horned pansy Alba Group)
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0.5m max. spread |
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0.15m max. height |
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2-5 years to maturity |
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1 hour care per year |
Botanical name: Viola cornuta Alba Group
Other names: Horned pansy Alba Group, Tufted pansy
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Genus: Viola
Variety or cultivar: Alba Group _ Alba Group are low-growing, spreading, evergreen perennials grown for their delicate, white flowers in spring and summer.
Viola cornuta Alba Group is: Evergreen
Flower: White in Spring; White in Summer
Foliage: Bright-green in All seasons
Fragrance: Flowers may be fragrant.
Habit: Spreading
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Plant with: Astelia chathamica (Silver spear)
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Specific pests: Glasshouse red spider mite , Slugs , Snails , Violet leaf midge , Aphids
Specific diseases: Leaf spot , Powdery mildew , Rust
General care
Pruning: Deadhead to prolong flowering. After flowering cut back vigorous plants to keep compact. . REGISTER to read more...
Propagation methods: Division. REGISTER to read more...
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Viola cornuta Alba Group (Horned pansy Alba Group) will reach a height of 0.15m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Edging, Garden edging, Low Maintenance, Underplanting
Cultivation: Grow in moist but well-drained soil in full sun or light shade.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |  |
| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | |
| Aspect: | South, East, West | |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | |
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This plant is featured at Chelsea Flower Show 2009
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Viola cornuta Alba Group (Horned pansy Alba Group) has been used in The Daily Telegraph for Chelsea Flower Show 2009.
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- Posted: Sun. 17th May 2009 21:08
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