Viola cornuta Four Seasons Velvet

Horned violet, Cowhorn violet

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A hardy perennial in the Violaceae family, known for continuous blooming and velvety petals; ideal for hanging baskets in cool temperate climates.
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Plant Details

Common Name Horned violet, Cowhorn violet
Family Violaceae
Genus Viola
Species Cornuta
Variety Four Seasons F1 'Velvet'
Origin Mediterranean Europe / Cultivated Hybrid
Blooming Continuous from spring to frost in mild climates, often winter-flowering in greenhouses.
Leaf Color Dark green, rounded, slightly hairy
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining loamy soil enriched with organic matter and perlite for aeration.

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; reduce watering significantly during winter dormancy or cold snaps.

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Sunlight & Care

Prefers cool conditions; full sun in cooler seasons, partial shade in summer heat to prevent scorching.

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Fertilization

Monthly balanced liquid fertilizer (N-P-K 10-10-10) during active growth period from spring to autumn.

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Pruning

Deadhead regularly to encourage continuous bloom and prevent self-seeding; trim leggy stems in late summer.

Pest Control Aphid Slug Snail Thrip Whitefly

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 10 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
23° – 86°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
2000 – 25000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
10 – 45
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
40% – 65%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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