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per year
per year
0.1m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Viola riviniana
Other names
Common dog violet, Wood violet, Dog violet
Genus
Viola Viola
Species
V. riviniana - V. riviniana has ovate, heart-shaped leaves and violet flowers.
Viola riviniana is: Evergreen
Fragrance
Flowers are sweetly scented from late winter to spring.
Habit
Spreading
Flower
Dark-purple in Spring; Dark-purple in Summer
Foliage
Bright-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Glasshouse red spider mite , Slugs , Snails , Violet leaf midge Glasshouse red spider mite , Slugs , Snails , Violet leaf midge
Leaf spot , Powdery mildew Leaf spot , Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
Deadhead to prolong flowering.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Viola riviniana (Common dog violet) will reach a height of 0.1m 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.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, 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 riviniana
Other names
Common dog violet, Wood violet, Dog violet
Genus
Viola Viola
Species
V. riviniana - V. riviniana has ovate, heart-shaped leaves and violet flowers.
Foliage
Evergreen
Fragrance
Flowers are sweetly scented from late winter to spring.
Habit
Spreading
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Colour
Flower
Dark-purple in Spring; Dark-purple in Summer
Foliage
Bright-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Glasshouse red spider mite , Slugs , Snails , Violet leaf midge
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Deadhead to prolong flowering.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Viola riviniana (Common dog violet) will reach a height of 0.1m 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.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, 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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| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
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