About
A white-flowered variety of the early dog violet (V. reichenbachiana), forming a mat-spreading or tufted perennial with heart-shaped, mid-green leaves and small, pure white, five-petalled flowers with a pale spur in spring. A delicate and attractive form for moist, shaded conditions in a rock or woodland garden.
About the genus
Vitis are vigorous deciduous climbing shrubs with tendrils and attractively lobed leaves, insignificant green flowers followed by often edible fruits; some have excellent autumn foliage colour
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, hedging, specimen planting.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil in sun or part shade.
PruningPrune after flowering or late winter.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.