Pansy, Viola (Viola x writtrockiana)-Hort Answers - University of Illinois Extension
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Pansy, Viola
Viola x writtrockiana

Pansy
Pansy
 
Features
Good for very early or late season color in garden beds and containers. 
 
Culture
Sun to partial shade in moist well-drained soil. 
 
Cultivars

Pansy

  • ‘Colossus’ series
  • ‘Delta’ series
  • ‘Dynamic’ series
  • ‘Karma’ series
  • ‘Ultima’ series
  •  ‘Inspire’ series
  • ‘Cats’ series
  • ‘Thriller’ series

Trailing Pansy

  • ‘Cool Wave’ series
  • ‘Wonderfall’ series
  • ‘Freefall’ series
  • ‘Rain’ series

Viola

  • ‘Penny’ searies
  • ‘Skippy’ series
  • ‘Gem’ series
  • ‘Sorbet’ series
  • ‘Velour’ series

Trailing Viola

  • ‘Enduro’ series
  • ‘Rebelina’ series
 
 
Mature Height
6-12 Inches
 
Size
Small
 
 
Annual Hardiness Type
Hardy Annual
 
 
Bloom Color
Bi-color
Blue
Peach
Red
White
Yellow
 
 
Bloom Season
March - October
 
Soil Conditions
Moist, Well-Drained
 
 
Exposure/Light Requirements
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
 
 
Pests and Problems

Environmental Damage

Fungal Disease

Insect Damage


Additional pests and problems that may affect this plant:

Slugs, anthracnose, crown rot, leaf spots
 
Additional Notes
Some of the newer cultivars have the ability to overwinter with light protection. Many of the violas (smaller flowers) have a great ability to overwinter successfully in the garden.

 

 
Related Resources
Home, Yard & Garden Pest Guide
Illinois Commercial Landscape and Turfgrass Pest Management Handbook
U of IL - Distance Diagnosis through Digital Imaging
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