About
A compact pansy to 15cm, with yellow-eyed, light purple flowers with white markings, flowering in spring and summer.
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
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectNorth-facing, West-facing, East-facing, South-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeBedding
HabitClump forming
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1-2 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, City and courtyard gardens
Care notes
CultivationBest grown in humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade
PruningDeadhead to prolong flowering
PropagationPropagate by seed
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs, snails, aphids and glasshouse red spider mite
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to a leaf spot, a virus, a rust and powdery mildews