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Viola hederaceae

Australian violet

  • Perennial
  • 20-30 cm high
  • Purple flowers
  • Evergreen
  • For a sunny position

Garden use

Use

Groundcover Pot Small garden Planters Small groups Large groups

Site and growing conditions

Rockgarden

Ornamental value and special features

Wintergreen Very long ornamental value

Growth

Fast

Planting density

Plant about 5 - 7 plants per m²

Characteristics

Height 20 - 30 cm
Flowering time June - August
Flower colour white, violet
Growth habit creeping
Growth rate fast
Hardiness down to about -5°C

Site conditions

Light full sun, sunny, morning sun, evening sun, open shade, filtered
Moisture moist
Soil fertility high

Botanical information

Botanical name Viola hederaceae
Genus Viola
Family Violaceae
Common names NL: Klimopviooltje, Australisch viooltje
EN: Australian violet
FR: Violette à feuille de lierre
Viola
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