{"product_id":"viola-pansy-mixed-british-grown","title":"Viola \u0026 Pansy - Mixed - British Grown","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOur British-grown mixed Violas and Pansies bring an instant splash of colour to pots, window boxes, hanging baskets and garden borders. With their cheerful flowers in a mix of colours and patterns, these hardy little plants are particularly useful for adding colour through autumn, winter and spring when much of the garden is resting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eViola\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e spp. and hybrids\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Name(s)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eViola, Pansy, Garden Pansy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese are cultivated garden varieties of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eViola\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, a widespread genus found naturally across temperate regions of the world. Our plants are British grown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrefers full sun to partial shade. During the cooler months, a bright position will encourage plenty of flowers. They can tolerate some shade, although flowering may be reduced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKeep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Plants grown in pots and containers may need more regular watering, particularly during dry or windy weather. Always allow excess water to drain freely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHumidity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo special humidity requirements. Violas and Pansies are outdoor plants and are happiest with good airflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrow in fertile, well-draining soil or a good-quality peat-free multipurpose compost. When planting in containers, make sure the pot has adequate drainage holes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlants grown in containers will benefit from a balanced liquid feed every few weeks while actively growing and flowering. Plants growing in fertile garden soil generally require less additional feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemperature\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eViolas and Pansies prefer cooler conditions and are hardy enough to cope with cold autumn and winter weather. Flowering may temporarily slow during particularly cold or frosty periods before picking up again as conditions improve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePet-safe\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eViolas and Pansies are generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRegularly remove faded flowers by pinching them off along with their stems. Deadheading prevents the plant putting energy into producing seeds and encourages it to keep producing fresh flowers for longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eExtras\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerfect for autumn and winter containers, window boxes, hanging baskets and borders. Violas generally produce smaller but more numerous flowers, while Pansies tend to have larger blooms. Both can provide colour over a long season when regularly deadheaded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid You Know?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePansies are actually part of the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eViola\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e genus. The garden Pansies we know today were developed through hybridisation of different Viola species, resulting in their characteristic large, colourful flowers and distinctive face-like markings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"9cm","offer_id":58726471139709,"sku":"5028305510971","price":3.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.info\/es\/products\/viola-pansy-mixed-british-grown","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}