Botanical Name: Viola wittrockiana
Common Name: Pansy (Majestic Giants, Swiss Giants – have largest flowers) Type of Plant: dicot: annual Character annual Habit of Growth: Overall Shape compact, multi-branched plant with erect flower stems; blooms held well above foliage Height 8-10" Spread 8-10" Growth Rate slow-moderate Environment: Exposure outdoor full sun beds best in winter; shady beds for summer Soil prefers rich, moist soils – add organic matter when planting Hardiness hardy – mature plants tolerate much frost Morphology: Leaves simple pinnate, ovate to lanceolate to 2" long, margins crenate, arranged opposite Flowers 5 petaled, flat faced bloom, topmost usually a solid color, lower petals usually contain contrasting colors: white, blue, violet, orange, red Fruit capsule; splits into 3 boat-shaped valves Propagation: seed; sow in August for plant in November Usage: mass color in beds, borders, containers also excellent pots, hanging baskets – best source of bright color in winter/spring Landscape Care: Watering likes regular watering – increase frequency in hot weather Fertilizing feed every 2-3 weeks with a low N. fertilizer Pruning pinch off spent blooms Pests/Diseases spider mites, aphids Special Conditions/Other plants in cool beds bloom longest into summer Origin: hybrid Family: Violaceae Notes: |
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