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| Viola wittrockiana | Common name; Pansy |
Basically there are two types of Pansy as seen here;-
Winter & Summer flowering
The cultivation of both types is similar.
They will thrive in any fertile, moist, well drained soil, in sun or partial shade.
The summer flowering varieties bloom from June to October and, the winter flowering varieties start to flower in late autumn, continuing through the winter into spring.
Deadhead the flowers as they fade to maintain a succession of blooms.
Summer Flowering;
Week 10: Sow seed in trays of seed compost and cover with vermiculite then germinate at a temperature of 18°-20°C (64° -68°F).
n.b. Shade containers at this stage to prevent the build up of higher temperatures as this can adversely affect germination.
Germination should take about seven to ten days
Week 14; Prick out seedlings into 75mm (3") pots/cell trays of potting compost, and grow on at a temperature of around 14°-16°C (57°-61°F) until planting out time.
n.b. Avoid excessive heat as this will force the plants to produce elongated growth
Week 16; Gradually harden off plants.
Week 22; Plant out 200mm (8") apart.
Winter Flowering;
Week 25; Sow seed in trays of seed compost and cover with vermiculite, then germinate at a temperature of 18°-20°C (64° -68°F).
n.b. Shade containers at this stage to prevent the build up of higher temperatures as this can adversely affect germination.
Germination should take about seven to ten days
Week 28; Take 50mm (2") cuttings of non flowering basal shoots and insert into trays/pots of equal parts (by volume) peat and sharp sand, and place in a cold frame to root.
Once rooted, pot up individual plants into 75mm (3") pots of potting compost, and grow on at a temperature of around 14°-16°C (57°-61°F) until planting out time.
Week 29; Prick out seedlings into 75mm (3") pots/cell trays of potting compost, and grow on at a temperature of around 14°-16°C (57°-61°F) until planting out time.
n.b. Avoid excessive heat as this will force the plants to produce elongated growth
Week 30; Place plants in cold frame to grow on until planting time.
Week 40; Plant out 200mm (8") apart.
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