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Beginner
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0.5m
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0.1m
max. height |
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2-5 years
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1 hour care
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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)
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.
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Chalky, Loamy, Sandy |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Acid, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Shade, Full Sun |
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North, South, East, West |
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Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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Comment from
Miriam Mesa-Villalba
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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- Posted: Sun. 17th May 2009 09:55
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