Viola x 'Blue Frost'
Royal Velvet Pansy
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Royal Velvet Pansy (Viola x 'Blue Frost') - Description
A radiant, large-flowered pansy in a wide range of crisp blues frosted with white at the edges or centers. Space plants 6" apart. Ht.6". Blooms Fall-Early Winter. Burpee Exclusive. Part Shade-Full Sun.
Royal Velvet Pansy (Viola x 'Blue Frost') - Blooming
In colder climates, Violas are valuable for spring to summer color. In more mild climates, Violas provide color in winter as well. Deadhead plant to promote blooming.
Royal Velvet Pansy (Viola x 'Blue Frost') - Growth
Anuuals, biennials, evergreen, semi-evergreen, deciduos perennials and some deciduous subshrubs. Violas can withstand full sun to partial shade with few exceptions. Violas make great bedding plants, but excel in containers as well. Plants can exhibit weed-like behavior. Self-seeding occurs at fairly high rates.
Royal Velvet Pansy (Viola x 'Blue Frost') - Planting
In cold climates, Violas can be sown indoors during the winter for spring bloom. In warmer climates, plugs should be planted in fall for flowering from winter to spring.
Royal Velvet Pansy (Viola x 'Blue Frost') - Pest
Slugs, snails, aphids, and violet leaf midge. Viola is also vulnerable to powdery mildew, crown and root rot, rust, gray mold, spot anthracnose, fungal leaf spots, downy mildew, and mosaic viruses.
Royal Velvet Pansy (Viola x 'Blue Frost') - Interesting facts
Viola is found worldwide. There are around 500 known species.
Royal Velvet Pansy (Viola x 'Blue Frost') - Soil and irrigation
Does best in rich, well-draining soil that is kept moist. Plants grown in a rock garden prefer poor to moderately rich, gritty soil with excellent drainage. In an alpine house, the soil should be composed of equal amounts of loam, leaf mold, and grit (or tufa chips).
