Australian violet

How to Grow and Care for Australian violet

Australian violet · Viola hederacea
Also known as: ivy-leaved violet; spurless violet; trailing violet

Best grown in a cool greenhouse, or alpine house. Otherwise grow in fertile, humus-rich, reliably moist but not waterlogged soil in full sun or partial shade

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing Australian violet

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsPartial shade
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Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAlkaline · Neutral · Acid
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
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Care Tips

Best grown in a cool greenhouse, or alpine house. Otherwise grow in fertile, humus-rich, reliably moist but not waterlogged soil in full sun or partial shade

How to Water Australian violet?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Australian violet?

Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Australian violet?

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What Soil Is Best for Australian violet?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Alkaline · Neutral · Acid
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Australian violet?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize Australian violet?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune Australian violet?

Deadhead to prolong flowering. After flowering cut back vigorous plants to keep compact

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How to Propagate Australian violet?

Propagate by seed or by division in spring or autumn

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How to Transplant Australian violet?

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How to Care for Australian violet in Winter?

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How to Plant Australian violet?

Best grown in a cool greenhouse, or alpine house. Otherwise grow in fertile, humus-rich, reliably moist but not waterlogged soil in full sun or partial shade

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How to Repot Australian violet?

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How to Harvest Australian violet?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews, pansy downy mildew, pansy leaf spot, a virus and a rust

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs, snails, glasshouse red spider mite and violet gall midge

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The Toxicity of Australian violet

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Attributes of Australian violet

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageSemi evergreen
HabitTrailing · Matforming
OriginAustralia

Scientific Classification

Species
Viola hederacea
Genus
Viola
Family
Violaceae
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