Ficus carica 'Violetta'
Bavarian fig 'Violetta'
Ficus Ficus
'Violetta' _ 'Violetta' is a deciduous shrub with architectural, large, lobed leaves. Large, edible, sweet purple figs may be produced in summer. This is reported to be hardy to -20 degrees Celcius!
Ficus carica 'Violetta' is: Deciduous
Rounded to broadly spreading
Insignificant or absent, Green in Summer
Dark-green in Summer
Generally pest-free.
Generally disease-free.
Hardwood cuttings
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Ficus carica 'Violetta' (Bavarian fig 'Violetta') will reach a height of 4m and a spread of 4m after 10-20 years.
Architectural, Cottage/Informal, Mediterranean, Wallside and trellises, Foliage only
Plant in moist, free-draining soil in a sunny, sheltered position. It is best grown trained against a sunny wall or fence. Restrict roots by laying rubble in the planting hole and lining the sides with paving slabs.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South, West
Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
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Ficus carica 'Violetta'
Bavarian fig 'Violetta'
Ficus Ficus
'Violetta' _ 'Violetta' is a deciduous shrub with architectural, large, lobed leaves. Large, edible, sweet purple figs may be produced in summer. This is reported to be hardy to -20 degrees Celcius!
Deciduous
Rounded to broadly spreading
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Insignificant or absent, Green in Summer
Dark-green in Summer
Generally pest-free.
Generally disease-free.
Hardwood cuttings
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Ficus carica 'Violetta' (Bavarian fig 'Violetta') will reach a height of 4m and a spread of 4m after 10-20 years.
Architectural, Cottage/Informal, Mediterranean, Wallside and trellises, Foliage only
Plant in moist, free-draining soil in a sunny, sheltered position. It is best grown trained against a sunny wall or fence. Restrict roots by laying rubble in the planting hole and lining the sides with paving slabs.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South, West
Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6
Ficus carica 'Violetta' (Bavarian fig 'Violetta')
Citrus little leaf; Little leaf of citrus; Sour orange stem pitting; Stem pitting of sour orange; Xyloporosis of citrus
Hop stunt viroid
Virus or Viroid
Absent
3
4
Pest of hops present in America and parts of Europe. PHPS provides good assurance of disease freedom; but EU regulation to be pursued to enhance protection in the longer term.
Ficus carica 'Violetta' (Bavarian fig 'Violetta')
Apple root knot nematode
Meloidogyne mali
Nematode
Unknown
3
4
UK (along with certain other European countries) received potentially infested trees in 1992; but these were destroyed at the end of the trial period and targeted surveillance has failed to find any trace of the nematode. Main impacts are on elm; apple and mulberry and industry should source such material carefully.
Ficus carica 'Violetta' (Bavarian fig 'Violetta')
assam thrips; castor thrips; chilli thrips; yellow tea thrips
Scirtothrips dorsalis
Insect
Absent
2
4
EU listed pest for citrus but highly polyphagous and intercepted on a number of hosts. EU legislation should be updated to reflect wider host list.
Our plants are under greater threat than ever before. There is increasing movement of plants and other material traded from an increasing variety of sources. This increases the chances of exotic pests arriving with imported goods and travellers, as well as by natural means. Shoot is working with Defra to help members to do their part in preventing the introduction and spread of invasive risks.
Traveling or importing plants? Please read "Don't risk it" advice here
Suspected outbreak? Click here for contact details to report to the relevant authority.
Date updated: 7th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/
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Soil types: | Chalky, Loamy, Sandy | Tell us... |
Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | Tell us... |
Soil pH: | Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Full Sun | Tell us... |
Aspect: | South, West | Tell us... |
Exposure: | Sheltered | Tell us... |
Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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