Viola 'Little David' (Vtta)
violetta 'Little David'
A compact, clump-forming, evergreen perennial to about 15cm with dark green, heart-shaped leaves. Small, slightly ruffled, creamy white, pansy flowers are produced from mid-spring to mid-autumn
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime 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 | White | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green | ||
| Autumn | White | Green | ||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Violaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming
- 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
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil. Prefers partial shade
Propagation
Propagate by softwood tip cuttings in spring or late summer. May be short-lived so propagate regularly
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- Bedding
- Flower borders and beds
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning
Deadhead to prolong flowering. After flowering, cut back vigorous plants to maintain shape
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs, snails, aphids, red spider mites and violet leaf midges
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews, pansy leaf spot, a virus and a rust
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