Overview
Viola 'The Corsican Violet' is a bushy herbaceous perennial in the genus Viola, part of the Violaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Viola 'The Corsican Violet' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include patio and container plants, coastal, cottage and informal garden and rock garden.
About
Viola 'The Corsican Violet' is a bushy, herbaceous perennial cultivar of the Viola genus, known for its deciduous foliage and distinctive five-petalled flowers. It thrives in moist, humus-rich soil and can tolerate full sun if kept moist, making it suitable for a range of garden conditions including patios, containers, coastal, cottage, informal, and rock gardens. This cultivar is hardy to UK zone H7 and prefers east, south, or west-facing aspects in both exposed and sheltered locations. It is best propagated by seed sown in late winter or early spring and provides interest through spring, summer, and autumn.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Viola
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Viola 'The Corsican Violet' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Patio and container plants, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Rock garden
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Viola 'The Corsican Violet'
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed sown in late winter or early spring
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to slugs, snails, aphids, glasshouse red spider mite, violet gall midge
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to powdery mildews, pansy leaf spot, a virus and a rust
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Viola 'The Corsican Violet'?
Viola 'The Corsican Violet' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Viola 'The Corsican Violet' need?
Viola 'The Corsican Violet' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Viola 'The Corsican Violet' hardy in the UK?
Viola 'The Corsican Violet' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Viola 'The Corsican Violet'?
Propagate by seed sown in late winter or early spring.
More in the Viola genus
- Viola 'Imperial Antique Shades'
- Viola 'Ab5131'PBR
- Viola 'Alice Witter' (Vt)
- Viola 'Beatrice' (Vtta)
- Viola 'Black Knight'
- Viola 'Caroline' (Va)
- Viola 'Cinders' (Vtta)
- Viola 'Clover' (Va)