Viola stojanowii
Stojanov viola
an evergreen perennial to 10cm tall with narrow, dark green leaves that form a low dome. Bright yellow flowers to 1.2cm wide and with a short, curved spur are borne on erect stems in summer; the upper petals may have a violet-blue tinge
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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Violaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Viola can be annuals, biennials or deciduous or evergreen perennials, with simple or pinnately lobed leaves and 5-petalled flowers of characteristic shape
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- SE Europe
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade and keep dry in winter
Propagation
Propagate by seed
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- Flower borders and beds
- Garden edging
Pruning
No pruning required; deadhead to prolong flowering unless seed is required
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs, snails, aphids, glasshouse red spider mite, violet gall midge
Diseases
May be subject to powdery mildews, pansy leaf spot, a virus and a rust
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