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Other common names pansy 'Splendid Blue and Yellow'
Family Violaceae
Genus Viola can be annuals, biennials or deciduous or evergreen perennials, with simple or pinnately lobed leaves and 5-petalled flowers of characteristic shape
Details 'Splendid Blue and Yellow' is a compact small-flowered bedding viola to 20cm, with violet-blue flowers, the lower petals lighter, flushed with yellow and rayed violet
Foliage Semi-evergreen
Habit Bushy
Hardiness
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
H5
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Aspect West-facing or East-facing
Exposure Sheltered or Exposed
Loam
Clay
Sand
MoistureMoist but well-drained
SoilLoam, Clay, Sand
pHAcid, Neutral, Alkaline
Ultimate height 0.1-0.5 metres
Ultimate spread 0.1-0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height 1-2 years
Cultivation Grow in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade
Propagation Propagate by seed sown in late winter or early spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types Flower borders and beds Garden Edging Ground Cover City & Courtyard Gardens Coastal Cottage & Informal Garden Patio & Container Plants
Pruning Cut back after flowering
Pests May be attacked by slugs, snails, aphids, glasshouse red spider mite, violet gall midge
Diseases May be subject to powdery mildews, pansy leaf spot, a virus and a rust
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