Collection: Pansy

Do you know?

Violets are one of the oldest flowering plants cultivated by humans, which were already used in Ancient Greece and Rome not only for decorative, but also for medicinal purposes. Later, they experienced great popularity in Victorian England, when the first large-flowered violet varieties were bred. Modern violet varieties are mainly created from wild European and Asian violets, as a result of selection, creating multi-colored and longer-blooming flowers than their wild direct relatives - tricolor violets (Viola tricolor). diverse, so that everyone can find the right one for themselves!

Types of widows: which varieties to choose?

• Horned violets (Viola cornuta) form a bushy and tall shrub, abundantly covered with tiny flowers;
• The large-flowered pansy (Viola x wittrockiana) is a hybrid of several wild pansies. The flower can often exceed the size of the plant itself. Modern varieties of large-flowered pansies have been selected that are resistant to heat and precipitation;
• The ruffled violas are bred from varieties of Viola x wittrockiana with wavy or ruffled petals. The flower is similar to an orchid flower;
• Drooping Widows are selected from Viola x wittrockiana or Viola cornuta varieties with drooping shoots. Drooping Widows are suitable for planting not only in hanging pots, flower boxes, but also in beds, where they will form a dense flowering carpet.

Planting Widows: 3 reasons to choose them?

• Widows bloom early – in late March, early April. They are not harmed by frost and short-term frost;
• Compared to spring bulbs, they continue to bloom for a long time if their seed pods and faded flowers are regularly pinched off and the plant is regularly fed;
• In balcony boxes, even in our climatic conditions, it is possible to plant widow's marigolds even in September - in warm autumns they will bloom until November, when other flowers will have long since frozen over;

Widowmaker care: how to ensure long-lasting flowering?

Widows grow best in moist but well-drained soil. Widows are suitable for planting in the sun, but will bloom longer in partial shade. They should be watered daily in hot weather, but 2-3 times a week in cooler weather. To promote long-lasting flowering, it is recommended to add a balanced liquid fertilizer (e.g. high in potassium) every two weeks.