Charming violas

Pansy (viola, tricolor violet) are a popular ornamental plant, beloved by gardeners for their unpretentious nature and vibrant blooms. These charming flowers can transform any garden, balcony, or terrace, requiring only a little care in return.



The Violet family includes over 500 different species, among which viola holds a special place. The three most common varieties in gardens are the classic tricolor violet, known as viola, Viola Wittrockiana (garden viola), and fragrant viola.

The variety of viola is impressive: there are large-flowered, multicolored, double, and trailing forms. The plant is compact, ranging from 15 to 30 cm in height. The flowering period lasts almost the entire warm season – from April until the first autumn frosts.
 

Viola is most often cultivated as a biennial plant. With the traditional sowing method in open ground in August-September, flowering begins in April of the following year and lasts until the cold season. It is also possible to grow it through seedlings by sowing in February – in this case, viola blooms within 2–3 months. To enjoy flowers in autumn, violas can be sown directly into the flower bed at the beginning of summer.
 

Modern breeding has developed a vast number of viola varieties and hybrids, differing in stem length, flower size and shades, and flowering duration. We will introduce you to the most striking and picturesque violas that will delight you with their delicate beauty and require minimal care.
 

Terry viola «Rococo mix» / Viola wittrockiana - this is a biennial plant, 15-30 cm high. The flowers are large, double, 6-7 cm in diameter, of various bright colors.

It is grown by sowing seeds in open ground in July-September, or through seedlings in May-June. Blooms the following year from spring to autumn. Viola tolerates replanting well at any stage of development, so it can be replanted even during flowering.

The plant is ideal for decorating a garden plot and creating flower groups in flower beds, borders, balcony and window boxes.
 

Viola «Bicolor» / Viola wittrockiana - this is a biennial plant, 15-20 cm high. The flowers are large, 6-7 cm in diameter, yellow in color with a brown edge.

They are grown by sowing seeds in open ground from July to September, or through seedlings in May-June. Blooms the following year from spring to autumn. Viola tolerates replanting well at any stage of development, so it can be replanted even during flowering. Used in the design of flower beds, borders, balcony and window boxes.
 

Viola «Flame» - this is a biennial plant, 15-20 cm high. The flowers are large, 6-7 cm in diameter, intensely orange in color with a golden border and a dark spot in the center.

They are grown by sowing seeds in open ground from July to September, or through seedlings in May-June. Blooms the following year from spring to autumn. Viola tolerates replanting well at any stage of development, so it can be replanted even during flowering. Used in the design of flower beds, borders, balcony and window boxes.
 

Viola «Lord Beaconsfield» - this is a biennial plant, 15-25 cm high. The flowers are large, 6-7 cm in diameter, purple-white in color with eyes.

It is grown by sowing seeds in open ground in July-September, or through seedlings in May-June. Blooms the following year from spring to autumn. Viola tolerates replanting well at any stage of development, so it can be replanted even during flowering.

Used in the design of flower beds, borders, balcony and window boxes.
 

Viola «Bride» / Viola wittrockiana - this is a biennial plant, 15-25 cm high. The flowers are large, 6-7 cm in diameter, white in color with black spots. It is grown by sowing seeds in open ground in July-September, or through seedlings in May-June.

Blooms the following year from spring to autumn. Viola tolerates replanting well at any stage of development, so it can be replanted even during flowering. Used in the design of flower beds, borders, balcony and window boxes.
 

Viola grandiflora «Red With Black Dot» - this is a biennial plant, 15-25 cm high. The flowers are large, 6-7 cm in diameter, red in color with black spots.

It is grown by sowing seeds in open ground in July-September, or through seedlings in May-June. Blooms the following year from spring to autumn. Viola tolerates replanting well at any stage of development, so it can be replanted even during flowering. Used in the design of flower beds, borders, balcony and window boxes.
 

Viola grandiflora «Red wings» - this is a biennial plant, 15-25 cm high. The flowers are large, 6-7 cm in diameter, the upper petals are red, the lower petals are yellow.

It is grown by sowing seeds in open ground in July-September, or through seedlings in May-June. Blooms the following year from spring to autumn. Viola tolerates replanting well at any stage of development, so it can be replanted even during flowering. Used in the design of flower beds, borders, balcony and window boxes.
 

Viola «Sorbet Raspberry» - this is a biennial plant, 15-25 cm high. The flowers are large, 6-7 cm in diameter, crimson in color with a dark spot.

It is grown by sowing seeds in open ground in July-September, or through seedlings in May-June. Blooms the following year from spring to autumn. Viola tolerates replanting well at any stage of development, so it can be replanted even during flowering. Used in the design of flower beds, borders, balcony and window boxes.
 

Viola «Crystals Black» / Viola wittrockiana - this is a biennial plant, 15-25cm high. The flowers are large, 6-7 cm in diameter, black in color with small yellow eyes.

It is grown by sowing seeds in open ground in July-September, or through seedlings in May-June. Blooms the following year from spring to autumn. Viola tolerates replanting well at any stage of development, so it can be replanted even during flowering. Used in the design of flower beds, borders, balcony and window boxes.
 

Viola «Swiss Giant Flame» / Viola wittrockiana - this is a biennial plant, 15-25 cm high. The flowers are large, 6-7 cm in diameter, yellow in color with black spots.

It is grown by sowing seeds in open ground in July-September, or through seedlings in May-June. Blooms the following year from spring to autumn. Viola tolerates replanting well at any stage of development, so it can be replanted even during flowering. Used in the design of flower beds, borders, balcony and window boxes.
 

Viola garden «Swiss giant» (mix) - a biennial plant 20-25 cm high. Flowers of irregular shape, solitary, of different colors, 6-7 cm in diameter. Used for decorating flower beds, balconies, flowerpots, as a pot culture and for cutting. Blooms profusely from May until frost.

Sowing is carried out at the end of June. Planting seedlings - in late August at the beginning of September. Early in the spring planted in flower beds according to the scheme 20x30-40 cm. Prefers sunny places and fertile soil. Requires regular watering. Winter-hardy culture.