Viola elatior
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A species of upright, clump-forming perennial with long, heart-shaped, toothed bright green foliage which gives a shrubby effect when mature. Pale purple flowers with white centres and darker purple veining appear from early summer to autumn. Suitable for rockeries and woodland planting. This species does not seem to have any particular fragrance
Scientific classification
- Species
- Viola elatior (Viola elatior)
- Genus
- Viola
- Family
- Violaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
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- Height
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- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy · Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Viola elatior
Distribution map
Europe and Western Asia
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Viola elatior
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Viola elatior care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
- Watering
- 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 regularly to prolong flowering
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in late winter or early spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews, pansy leaf spot, pansy downy mildew, a virus and a rust
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs, snails, aphids, glasshouse red spider mite and violet gall midge
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