Viola 'Governor Herrick'
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A low-growing, semi-evergreen perennial to about 15cm, forming a mat of dark green, heart-shaped leaves. Produces blue-purple flowers on long stems in late winter and early spring
Scientific classification
- Species
- Viola 'Governor Herrick' (Viola 'Governor Herrick')
- 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
- Semi evergreen
- Foliage
- Matforming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Viola 'Governor Herrick'
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Viola 'Governor Herrick'
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Viola 'Governor Herrick' care guide
- Keep soil evenly moist, especially in cool active growth
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Keep soil evenly moist, especially in cool active growth
Fertilizing
FertilizingLight balanced feed during flowering season
Pruning
PruningDeadhead to prolong flowering. After flowering cut back vigorous plants to keep compact
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by stem cuttings in spring or late summer, or by division in spring or autumn
Growing
GrowingGrow in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil. Ideally choose a position with winter sun and summer shade, such as under deciduous trees, shrubs or hedges
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Common pests and 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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