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Viola cornuta Alba Group (Horned pansy Alba Group)

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 0.5m
max. spread
Ultimate height 0.15m
max. height
Time to maturity 2-5 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 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.

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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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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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