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Spurred pansy with characteristic long spur and purple flower

Violaceae

Viola calcarata: complete guide

Viola calcarata

Discover the spurred pansy, a charming alpine violet with distinctive long spur. Perfect for rock gardens and alpine plantings across Europe.

12 min

Mont Cenis violet with purple-blue flowers among rocky alpine scree

Violaceae

Mont Cenis violet: complete guide

Viola cenisia

Grow the Mont Cenis violet (Viola cenisia), an alpine cushion plant from the Alps for rock gardens and troughs. Site, soil, and hardiness explained.

12 min

Purple flowers of Cutleaf Japanese Violet with finely cut foliage

Violaceae

Cutleaf Japanese Violet: complete guide

Viola pinnata L.

Cutleaf Japanese Violet blooms in spring with distinctive pinnate foliage and purple flowers. Thrives in alpine gardens and rock troughs with excellent drainage.

12 min

Viola selkirkii with purple flowers and distinctive long spurs

Violaceae

Selkirk's violet: complete guide

Viola selkirkii

Discover Selkirk's violet, a charming alpine violet with long spurs and beautiful purple flowers. Perfect for rock gardens and alpine borders.

12 min

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