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Viola cornuta (Horned pansy)
1 hour care
per year
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0.5m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Viola cornuta
Other names
Horned pansy, Pyrenean violet, Tufted pansy, Viola, Horned violet, Baby faces, Bedding pansy
Genus
Viola Viola
Species
V. cornuta - V. cornuta is a small perennial with fine leaves and light purple dainly flowers.
Viola cornuta is: Evergreen
Fragrance
Flowers are sweetly scented from late winter to spring.
Habit
Spreading
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
Violet in Spring; Violet in Summer
Foliage
Mid-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Glasshouse red spider mite , Slugs , Snails , Violet leaf midge , Aphids Glasshouse red spider mite , Slugs , Snails , Violet leaf midge , Aphids
Leaf spot , Powdery mildew Leaf spot , Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
Deadhead to prolong flowering. Cut back after flowering to maintain a compact habit.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Viola cornuta (Horned pansy) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Wildflower, Woodland, Beds and borders, Underplanting
Cultivation
Grow in moist but well-drained soil in full sun or light shade.
Soil type
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
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Viola cornuta
Other names
Horned pansy, Pyrenean violet, Tufted pansy, Viola, Horned violet, Baby faces, Bedding pansy
Genus
Viola Viola
Species
V. cornuta - V. cornuta is a small perennial with fine leaves and light purple dainly flowers.
Foliage
Evergreen
Fragrance
Flowers are sweetly scented from late winter to spring.
Habit
Spreading
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
Violet in Spring; Violet in Summer
Foliage
Mid-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Glasshouse red spider mite , Slugs , Snails , Violet leaf midge , Aphids
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Deadhead to prolong flowering. Cut back after flowering to maintain a compact habit.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Viola cornuta (Horned pansy) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Wildflower, Woodland, Beds and borders, Underplanting
Cultivation
Grow in moist but well-drained soil in full sun or light shade.
Soil type
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
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6
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| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
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