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Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00001533
11/12/99

Viola spp.--Pansy


Height: 12 in Spacing: 10 in
Type: annual
Flowers: Blue, orange, purple, red, white, yellow

Comments: Pansy is a biennial grown as an annual. There
are several varieties with brightly colored flowers.
Pansy performs best during the cool days of spring and
fall. The plants need some shade and lots of moisture
during hot weather. A rich soil and ample moisture are
needed for the production of large flowers. Keep plants
in bloom by removing old flowers before seed is formed.
Fertilize during the growing season. Young plants,
overwintered outside, need protection.

Propagation: Pansy is propagated by seed or cuttings.
Cuttings can be taken and rooted in the fall. Seed may be
planted in spring or fall. Fall planted seed are sown in
cold frames in July with seedlings transplanted to the
garden when large enough to handle. The seed germinates
in 10 to 14 days at temperatures between 65 and 75
degrees. Cover the seed to exclude light. Seedlings are
killed by too much sun.

Cultivars:
'Bingo Series'
'Crown Series'
'Golden Crown' (Vis. 6).
'Crystal Bowl Series' - Suitable for fall planting.
'Crystal Bowl Sky Blue' (Vis. 4).
'Crystal Bowl White' (Vis. 5).
'Fama Series'
'Glory Series'
'Happy Face Series'
'Happy Face with Blotch' (Vis. 7).
'Imperial Series'
'Imperial Blue' (Vis. 8).
'Maxim Series' - Suitable for fall planting.
'Maxim Marina' (Vis. 9).
'Presto Series' - Suitable for fall planting.
'Presto Purple' (Vis. 10).
'Rally Series' - Suitable for fall planting.
'Rally Purple Cap' (Vis. 11).
'Rally Yellow' (Vis. 12).
'Roc Series'
'Sky Series' - Suitable for fall planting.
'Clear Sky Primrose' (Vis. 1).
'Clear Sky True Blue' (Vis. 2).
'Clear Sky Yellow' (Vis. 3).
'Skyline Series' - Suitable for fall planting.
'Super Majestic Series'
'Ultima Mix'
'Universal Series' - Suitable for fall planting.
'Universal Blue with Blotch' (Vis. 13).

References for Cultivars: Lowell C. Ewart, 1997 Flower
Seed Trials, Michigan State University.


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