In a nutshell
- Plant family and genus: violet family, viola
- Origin: Pyrenees, Northern Spain
- Habit: herbaceous, low
- Heyday: May to September
- Leaves: evergreen, ovate, notched
- Location: sunny to partially shaded
- Maintenance: hardly any maintenance-intensive
- Winter hardiness: down to -12 ° C
- Multiplication: sowing, Division, cuttings
- Special features: edible, poisonous for cats
The horned violet - with horned flowers
Have your name Horned violets thanks to a small spur. You can find it in the middle of the flowers. Horned violets can survive for several years. they are hardy down to -12 ° C and like to run wild.
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Also interesting for local gardens
These plants have their origin in the Pyrenees and parts of northern Spain. But they also thrive in local gardens. The location should be sunny to partially shaded. A humus, nutrient-rich and permeable subsoil is at least as important as brightness and warmth.
Those who plant horned violets in the garden hardly need to look after them. In a suitable location, these plants do not have to be fertilized and watered. You should only remove the bloomed flowers. This has the advantage that new flowers develop as a result.
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They grow to be between 20 and 30 cm tall. Their growth is bushy to spreading. An enduring rhizome forms in the soil. From it sprout up on the surface egg-shaped, pointed leaves that are notched on the edge and hairy on the underside. The leaves are evergreen.
The fragrant flowers develop between May and June and can be admired until August / September. With a diameter between 2 and 3 cm, they are smaller than those of the Pansy. Their color is purple or lavender. Some hybrid varieties have different flower colors.
Tips & Tricks
These tender creatures are fond of diseases like mildew and stem rot afflicted. They also like snails and caterpillars to eat. You should therefore ensure a comfortable climate and a hardening in the form of fertilizer and spraying with garlic or horsetail brew.
