Viola cornuta 'ColorMax' (ColorMax Viola)


Botanical Information

FamilyViolaceae
GenusViola
Speciescornuta
Cultivar'ColorMax'
CategoryAnnuals
OriginSakata®.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone6
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone5 - 6a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7 - H6
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-23 - (-18)
Temperature (°F)-10 - 0
Height10 - 15 cm
Spread20 - 25 cm
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodAugust, September, October

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionAn autumn-performing viola with large blooms available in a variety of colours.
LandscapeGreat for pots, baskets, mixed containers, or landscape beds.
CultivationGrow in full sun or partial shade in a humusy, consistently moist, well-drained soil, deadheading spent flowers to prolong bloom.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionDark green leaves to approximately 4 cm in length.
Flower DescriptionLarge blooms (to 10 cm in diameter) that are available in a large variety of colours.

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