Viola riviniana (Common dog violet)
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0.5m max. spread |
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0.1m max. height |
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2-5 years to maturity |
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1 hour care per year |
Botanical name: Viola riviniana
Other names: Common dog violet, Wood violet, Dog violet
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Genus: Viola
Species: V. riviniana - V. riviniana has ovate, heart-shaped leaves and violet flowers.
Viola riviniana is: Evergreen
Flower: Dark-purple in Spring; Dark-purple in Summer
Foliage: Bright-green in All seasons
Fragrance: Flowers are sweetly scented from late winter to spring.
Habit: Spreading
Plant with: Narcissus pseudonarcissus (Wild daffodil), Abelia schumannii (Schumann abelia), Ajuga reptans (Bugle), Astrantia major 'Sunningdale Variegated' (Masterwort 'Sunningdale Variegated'), Bellis perennis (Daisy), Leucanthemum vulgare (Ox-eye daisy), Betula utilis var. jacquemontii 'Grayswood Ghost' (Himalayan birch 'Grayswood Ghost'), Brassica oleracea var acephala (Kale)
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Specific pests: Glasshouse red spider mite , Slugs , Snails , Violet leaf midge
Specific diseases: Leaf spot , Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning: Deadhead to prolong flowering. . REGISTER to read more...
Propagation methods: Seed. REGISTER to read more...
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Viola riviniana (Common dog violet) will reach a height of 0.1m 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.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Chalky, Loamy, Sandy |  |
| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Neutral | |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Shade, Full Sun | |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | |
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Viola riviniana
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This is by far the commonest wild violet, and one that occurs in a variety of habitats from woodland banks to mountains and moors. It was once cultivated in the south-west for Easter bouquets.
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