Viola × wittrockiana
Garden pansy
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Description
The garden pansy (Viola × wittrockiana) is a cultivated hybrid derived from several Viola species and is one of the most popular spring and autumn flowers in the DACH region. It features velvety blooms in almost every hue, from pure white through bright yellow to deep violet, adding color to beds, balcony planters, and pots when many other plants are still dormant. It can be used as a bed plant under shrubs, as a filler in perennial beds, or in hanging baskets. The flowers are edible and suitable as decoration on salads and desserts; varieties such as "Matrix Ocean" or "Inspire Plus Violet" provide particularly intense colors.
Care instructions
Plant the pansy in a sunny to partially shaded spot in loose, humus-rich, evenly moist soil, avoid waterlogging. Plants established in the fall root before winter and tolerate cold better than spring purchases from a greenhouse. Regularly deadhead faded flowers to noticeably extend the blooming period. During prolonged severe frost, protect the plants with a layer of pine branches or garden fleece.
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