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Viola corsica (Corsican violet)
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per year
0.2m
Max height
Max height
0.2m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Viola corsica
Other names
Corsican violet, Corsican pansy , Corsican viola
Genus
Viola Viola
Species
V. corsica - V. corsica is a compact, clump- or mound-forming, semi-evergreen perennial with narrowly oblong to broadly linear, scalloped, dark green leaves and, from late spring to late summer, upright stems bearing purple flowers with white-marked, whiskered petals.
Viola corsica is: Evergreen
Habit
Compact, Clump-forming, Cushion or Mound Forming
Flower
Purple, Veined in Spring; Purple, Veined in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
General care
Pruning
Deadhead to prolong flowering.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Viola corsica (Corsican violet) will reach a height of 0.2m and a spread of 0.2m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Edging, Garden edging, Low Maintenance, Underplanting
Cultivation
Grow in cool, moist but well-drained, preferably acid to neutral soil in sun or partial shade. May be invasive. Often considered a lawn weed.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, 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 corsica
Other names
Corsican violet, Corsican pansy , Corsican viola
Genus
Viola Viola
Species
V. corsica - V. corsica is a compact, clump- or mound-forming, semi-evergreen perennial with narrowly oblong to broadly linear, scalloped, dark green leaves and, from late spring to late summer, upright stems bearing purple flowers with white-marked, whiskered petals.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Compact, Clump-forming, Cushion or Mound Forming
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Colour
Flower
Purple, Veined in Spring; Purple, Veined in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
General care
Pruning
Deadhead to prolong flowering.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Viola corsica (Corsican violet) will reach a height of 0.2m and a spread of 0.2m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Edging, Garden edging, Low Maintenance, Underplanting
Cultivation
Grow in cool, moist but well-drained, preferably acid to neutral soil in sun or partial shade. May be invasive. Often considered a lawn weed.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, 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, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3
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| Soil types: | Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) | Tell us... |
| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | Tell us... |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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