Widely used in borders, flowerbeds and pots. Attracts ladybugs, bees, butterflies...
Perennial. 15cm tall. Medium-sized flowers. Attratctive flower, fragrant with ruby-crimson color and yellow center.
They need soils rich in organic matter and well drained. Remove spent flowers to encourage further blooms. Will self-seed.
Direct sowing at temperatures of 15/20ºC. Lightly cover the seeds and maintain the humidity until germination is completed.
Balcony & Courtyard, Edges, Cottage garden, Edible flower, Coastal garden, Baskets & Containers, Flowerbeds, Creeper

| Flower colour | Red |
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| Flowering period | Spring-Summer |
| Fragrant | Flower |
| Botanical name | Viola cornuta arkwright ruby |
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| Life cycle | Biennial |
| Wildlife | Bees, Insects, Butterflies |
| Sowing period | Spring, Autumn |
|---|---|
| Germination (days) | 10-15 |
| Average germination (%) | 80 |
| Seeds per gram | 900 |
| Type of use | Balcony & Courtyard, Edges, Cottage garden, Edible flower, Coastal garden, Baskets & Containers, Flowerbeds, Creeper |
|---|---|
| Exposure | Partial shade, Sun |
| Soil pH | No preference |
| Soil type | Rich |
| Soil moisture | Well-drained |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Climate zone | Temperate areas |
| Watering | Regular |
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