About
A medium-sized, deciduous shrub to about 2m from China with broadly ovate, dark green, slightly hairy leaves and corymbs of small, white flowers in spring, followed by clusters of small, bright red berries persisting into winter. An ornamental Cotoneaster for a mixed or shrub border in a sunny or lightly shaded position.
About the genus
Viola can be annuals, biennials or deciduous or evergreen perennials, with simple or pinnately lobed leaves and 5-petalled flowers of characteristic shape
Plant details
Suggested usesWoodland gardens, naturalised areas, ground cover
Care notes
CultivationMoist, humus-rich soil in dappled shade. Tolerates dry shade once established
PruningAllow to naturalise. Cut back after seeding if desired
PropagationSelf-seeds readily. Divide clumps in autumn
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free