Overview
Viola x wittrockiana 'Dynamite White With Blotch' (Dynamite Series) is a bushy herbaceous perennial in the genus Viola, part of the Violaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Viola x wittrockiana 'Dynamite White With Blotch' (Dynamite Series) 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 x wittrockiana 'Dynamite White With Blotch' (Dynamite Series) is a bushy, herbaceous perennial cultivar within the Viola genus, known for its deciduous foliage and distinctive five-petalled flowers. It thrives in fertile, moist but well-drained soils, tolerating clay, loam, and sand with a range of pH levels from acid to alkaline. Suitable for full sun or partial shade, it can be grown in exposed or sheltered positions facing east, south, or west. Hardy to UK zone H7, this cultivar is ideal for patios, containers, coastal, cottage, informal, and rock gardens, with interest spanning spring to 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 x wittrockiana 'Dynamite White With Blotch' (Dynamite Series) 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 x wittrockiana 'Dynamite White With Blotch' (Dynamite Series)
- 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 x wittrockiana 'Dynamite White With Blotch' (Dynamite Series)?
Viola x wittrockiana 'Dynamite White With Blotch' (Dynamite Series) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Viola x wittrockiana 'Dynamite White With Blotch' (Dynamite Series) need?
Viola x wittrockiana 'Dynamite White With Blotch' (Dynamite Series) 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 x wittrockiana 'Dynamite White With Blotch' (Dynamite Series) hardy in the UK?
Viola x wittrockiana 'Dynamite White With Blotch' (Dynamite Series) 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 x wittrockiana 'Dynamite White With Blotch' (Dynamite Series)?
Propagate by seed sown in late winter or early spring.
More in the Viola genus
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- Viola 'Ab5131'PBR
- Viola 'Alice Witter' (Vt)
- Viola 'Beatrice' (Vtta)
- Viola 'Black Knight'
- Viola 'Caroline' (Va)
- Viola 'Cinders' (Vtta)
- Viola 'Clover' (Va)