Viola odorata 'Alba'
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A low-growing, semi-evergreen perennial to about 15cm, forming a mat of dark green, heart-shaped leaves, with small, fragrant, white flowers in late winter and early spring
Scientific classification
- Species
- Viola odorata 'Alba' (Viola odorata 'Alba')
- 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 odorata 'Alba'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Viola odorata 'Alba'
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Viola odorata 'Alba' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningDeadhead to prolong flowering. After flowering cut back vigorous plants to keep compact
Propagation
PropagationPropagate 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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