Their flowers are smaller than those of pansies. But they are exceedingly lovely and can be present all summer and into fall. What else is there to learn about horned violets by ogling them?

The easy-care horned violet originally comes from the Pyrenees

Short and to the point

  • Plant family and genus: Violet family, Viola
  • Origin: Pyrenees, Northern Spain
  • Growth: herbaceous, low
  • Flowering period: May to September
  • Leaves: evergreen, ovate, notched
  • Location: sunny to semi-shady
  • Care: hardly care-intensive
  • Winter hardiness: down to -12 °C
  • Propagation: Sowing, division, cuttings
  • Special features: edible, poisonous to cats

The horned violet - with horned flowers

Horned violets owe their name to a small spur. You can find it in the middle of the flowers. Horned violets can survive for several years. They are hardy to -12 °C and like to go wild.

Also interesting for local gardens

It is true that these plants originate in the Pyrenees and parts of northern Spain. But they also thrive in local gardens. The location should be sunny to semi-shady. A humus-rich, nutrient-rich and permeable subsoil is at least as important as brightness and warmth.

Anyone who plants horned violets in the garden hardly needs to take care of them. In a suitable location, these plants do not need to be fertilized and watered. You should only remove the faded flowers. This has the advantage that new flowers develop as a result.

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They grow to between 20 and 30 cm. Their growth is bushy to sprawling. A persistent rhizome develops in the soil. From it sprout on the surface ovate, pointed leaves with notched edges and hairy underneath. The leaves are evergreen.

The fragrant flowers form between May and June and can be admired until August/September. With a diameter of between 2 and 3 cm, they are smaller than those of pansies. Their color is violet or lilac. Some hybrid varieties have different flower colors.

tips and tricks

These delicate creatures are prone to diseases such as powdery mildew and stem rot. They also like to eat snails and caterpillars. Therefore, ensure a feel-good climate and hardening in the form of fertilizer and spraying with garlic or horsetail broth.

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Indoor plants