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Viola 'Eastgrove Blue Scented' (Viola 'Eastgrove Blue Scented')
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per year
0.15m
Max height
Max height
0.3m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Viola 'Eastgrove Blue Scented'
Other names
Viola 'Eastgrove Blue Scented', Horned violet 'Eastgrove Blue', Viola cornuta 'Eastgrove Blue Scented', Viola 'Eastgrove Blue', Horned pansy 'Eastgrove Blue Scented', Tufted pansy 'Eastgrove Blue Scented'
Genus
Viola Viola
Variety or Cultivar
'Eastgrove Blue Scented' _ 'Eastgrove Blue Scented' is a compact, spreading, evergreen perennial with ovate, toothed, dark green leaves and long stems bearing fragrant, violet-blue flowers from mid-spring to early autumn.
Viola 'Eastgrove Blue Scented' is: Evergreen
Habit
Compact, Spreading
Flower
Violet, Blue in Spring; Violet, Blue in Summer; Violet, Blue in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Glasshouse red spider mite , Slugs , Snails , Violet leaf midge Aphids , Glasshouse red spider mite , Slugs , Snails , Violet leaf midge
Leaf spot , Powdery mildew , Rust , Virus Leaf spot , Powdery mildew , Rust , Virus
General care
Pruning
Deadhead to prolong flowering. Cut back after flowering.
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Where to grow
Viola 'Eastgrove Blue Scented' (Viola 'Eastgrove Blue Scented') will reach a height of 0.15m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Coastal, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Garden edging, Underplanting
Cultivation
Grow in any moist soil as long as not waterlogged in full sun or light shade. Tolerates shade.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but 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)
Companion plants
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Botanical name
Viola 'Eastgrove Blue Scented'
Other names
Viola 'Eastgrove Blue Scented', Horned violet 'Eastgrove Blue', Viola cornuta 'Eastgrove Blue Scented', Viola 'Eastgrove Blue', Horned pansy 'Eastgrove Blue Scented', Tufted pansy 'Eastgrove Blue Scented'
Genus
Viola Viola
Variety or Cultivar
'Eastgrove Blue Scented' _ 'Eastgrove Blue Scented' is a compact, spreading, evergreen perennial with ovate, toothed, dark green leaves and long stems bearing fragrant, violet-blue flowers from mid-spring to early autumn.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Compact, Spreading
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Colour
Flower
Violet, Blue in Spring; Violet, Blue in Summer; Violet, Blue in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Glasshouse red spider mite , Slugs , Snails , Violet leaf midge
Specific diseases
Leaf spot , Powdery mildew , Rust , Virus
General care
Pruning
Deadhead to prolong flowering. Cut back after flowering.
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Where to grow
Viola 'Eastgrove Blue Scented' (Viola 'Eastgrove Blue Scented') will reach a height of 0.15m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Coastal, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Garden edging, Underplanting
Cultivation
Grow in any moist soil as long as not waterlogged in full sun or light shade. Tolerates shade.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but 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, Zone 5
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