Position

Sun exposure:
Dappled shade, full shade, full sun, partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, north facing, south facing, west facing
Position in border:
Front

Soil

Prefers rich soil:
Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Violas tend to have smaller flowers than closely related pansies, and are usually more tolerant of summer heat. Like pansies, violas are used in bedding displays, hanging baskets and patio containers, and work well when grown with spring-flowering bulbs. The flowers of many species are edible and may be eaten in salads.

Viola ‘Bowles Black’ bears velvet, almost black flowers with bright yellow eyes. It makes a good ground-cover plant and is well suited to growing in containers, hanging baskets and bedding displays at the front of the border.

For best results, grow Viola ‘Bowles Black’ in moist but well-drained soil in partial shade. Deadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering, and divide clumps every autumn.

Plant calendar

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Viola ‘Bowles black’ and wildlife

Viola ‘Bowles black’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Viola ‘Bowles black’ poisonous?

Viola ‘Bowles black’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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