Viola cornuta 'King Henry' – Elegant and robust horned violet for gardens and borders

The Viola cornuta 'King Henry' is a striking and elegant horned violet known for its deep purple-blue flowers and sturdy, compact growth. This variety combines a classic appearance with excellent performance, making it ideal for both residential gardens and professional landscaping.

Deep purple-blue flowers with character

The most distinctive feature of King Henry is its medium-sized, intense purple-blue flowers. The contrasting dark center adds extra expressiveness to the flowers and creates a striking accent in borders, planters, and hanging baskets. The flowers are produced in abundance, creating a full, evenly flowering plant that adds long-lasting color and elegance.

The flowers retain their intensity even in cooler temperatures or changeable spring weather, making this horned violet suitable for early season planting.

Compact growth and strong performance

Viola cornuta 'King Henry' has a compact and branching habit, allowing the plant to maintain a dense, neat shape. These characteristics make the variety ideal for:

• Border planting

• Balcony and patio boxes

• Hanging baskets

• Edge planting

In addition, the plant is winter hardy and resistant to changing weather conditions, meaning it can provide colour and structure in the garden for several seasons.

Long flowering period and easy to maintain

The flowering period of Viola cornuta 'King Henry' begins in early spring and can, depending on care and climate, continue into summer. Regularly removing spent flowers encourages continuous blooming.

Maintenance is simple:

• Location: sun to partial shade

• Soil: well-drained and humus-rich

• Water: regularly, without prolonged wet soil

• Fertilization: light nutrition promotes extra flowering

Thanks to its good winter hardiness, 'King Henry' can be planted early in the season and provides long-lasting ornamental value.

Versatile applications in gardens and public green spaces

Viola cornuta 'King Henry' is suitable for various applications:

• Garden borders and bedding planting

• Balcony and patio boxes

• Hanging baskets and pots

• Public green spaces and seasonal presentations

The deep purple-blue flowers and compact growth make this horned violet perfect for elegant combinations with other spring and autumn flowering bulbs, creating a vibrant and stylish garden.

Sustainable choice and attractive to pollinators

Besides its ornamental value, King Henry contributes to biodiversity. The flowers attract bees and other pollinating insects, making this horned violet a sustainable and environmentally friendly choice for gardeners and landscapers.