Viola 'Mars'
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A deciduous perennial, to around 20cm high, with large, broadly oval to heart-shaped green leaves with dark purple veins. Pale lavender flowers are produced in spring, amongst and sometimes before the leaves
Scientific classification
- Species
- Viola 'Mars' (Viola 'Mars')
- Genus
- Viola
- Family
- Violaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy · Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full shade · Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Viola 'Mars'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Viola 'Mars'
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Viola 'Mars' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
- Watering
- Full shade · Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
Pruning
PruningDeadhead to prolong flowering unless seed is required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in late winter or early spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil; thrives in part shade, but will tolerate a range of planting positions
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to pansy leaf spot, powdery mildews, a rust and virus diseases
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs, snails, aphids, glasshouse red spider mite, violet gall midge
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