A spreading, perennial with masses of velvety darkest purple, almost black flowers suffused with a golden eye from spring to early autumn. Max Height 15cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers April to September. Partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Viola ‘Bowles’ Black’
A spreading, perennial with masses of velvety darkest purple, almost black flowers suffused with a golden eye from spring to early autumn.
	
	
	Category: Perennials
	
	
							
											
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								| Generic | Viola | 
|---|---|
| Species | |
| Varietry | 'Bowles' Black' | 
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | purple, black | 
| Soil | Fertile | 
| Aspect | Partial shade | 
| Foliage | Evergreen | 
| Height | 15cm | 
| Family | Violaceae | 
| Spread | 30cm | 
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Spreading | 
| Fragrance | TRUE | 
| Foliage Colour | green | 
| Flowers From | April, September | 
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained | 
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy | 
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting | 
| Care | Keep moist in first year | 
| Border | Rock garden, Border | 
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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