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Viola wittrockiana (Large-flowered violet)

Viola wittrockiana is a hardy, low-growing plant with delicate, colorful, and larger flowers. Modern varieties bloom for a very long time throughout the season, bringing long-lasting color and charm to your garden and patio.

Viola wittrockiana – colorful violets from seed

With Viola wittrockiana seeds from EasySeeds.eu, you'll bring vibrant colors and charming flowers to your garden, balcony, or patio. Sowing Viola wittrockiana from seed , also known as garden pansy , is ideal for gardeners who want long-lasting and varied flowering with easy care. These compact, hardy plants produce abundant blooms and add a cheerful touch to any border, pot, or balcony box.

Why choose Viola wittrockiana from seed?

  • Colorful flowers and long flowering period.
    Viola wittrockiana produces flowers in a wide spectrum of colors, from intense purple and bright blue to white, yellow, and orange. Flowering begins in early spring and can continue into early summer, making the plants a reliable source of color in the garden.

  • Compact and versatile plant.
    Garden pansies stay compact and are excellent for borders, flowerbeds, pots, and balcony boxes. Their dense growth and fine leaf structure create a uniform, colorful underplanting, making them ideal for filling small gardens or patios.

  • Easy to grow and hardy,
    Viola wittrockiana is easy to grow, requires little care and tolerates light frost, making it a versatile choice for various climates and garden conditions.

  • Bee-friendly and ecological
    The flowers attract bees and other pollinators, which contributes to biodiversity and a healthy garden environment.

Uses of Viola wittrockiana

  1. Borders & beds – Add height, color, and texture to your garden with these charming pansies.

  2. Pots and balcony boxes – Compact Viola wittrockiana varieties are ideal for pots, boxes and patios.

  3. Combinations with other garden plants – Mix garden violets with annual flowers such as Zinnia or Lathyrus, or combine with perennials for a colorful and varied effect.

  4. Cut flowers – The flowers are suitable for small flower arrangements and decorative indoor arrangements.

Tips for sowing Viola wittrockiana

  1. Sowing time – Sow indoors from January to March for early flowering; sow outdoors after the last frost.

  2. Soil & Location – Use well-drained, nutritious seed compost and choose a sunny to partially shaded location.

  3. Care – Keep the soil slightly moist during germination and the initial growth phase; feed regularly for strong, healthy plants.

  4. Hardening off – Gradually acclimatise young plants to outdoor conditions before planting them out permanently.

  5. Maintenance – Remove faded flowers (deadheading) to prolong flowering and maintain healthy plants.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Viola wittrockiana (Large-flowered Viola)

1. What is Viola wittrockiana?

Viola wittrockiana, also known as large-flowered pansy, is a popular, versatile plant known for its large, colorful flowers.
Technically, Viola wittrockiana a biennial, meaning it forms a rosette of leaves in the first year and blooms in the second. However, many gardeners treat them as annuals and replace them every year.

 

2. What is the difference between a violet (Viola wittrockiana) and a horned violet (Viola cornuta)?

Pansies have larger flowers and a more robust growth habit than horned pansies. Horned pansies produce smaller flower heads, but often bloom more profusely and have airier, wilder growth.

3. When can I sow Viola wittrockiana seeds?

For autumn and early spring flowering, sow seeds indoors in late summer (July-August). For spring flowering, sow seeds indoors in early spring (February-March).

4. How do I sow Viola seeds?

Sow the seeds about 1.5 mm deep in a moist seed medium.
Germination is best at a lower temperature (13-18°C). Keep the temperature below 18°C, as higher temperatures can inhibit germination.
At the right temperature, the seeds will germinate within 10 to 21 days.

 

5. Should I remove spent flowers (deadheading)?

Yes, regularly removing spent flowers encourages the plant to bloom more and extends the flowering period considerably.