Viola or pansies - herbaceous plant, biennial. Attracts gardeners thanks to unusual in shape and color flowers, as well as a variety of shades. A distinctive feature of the flower is a dark spot in the center. Viola is very popular even among beginner gardeners, because the plant is unpretentious, tolerates winter cold, blooms profusely. Pleases with the first flowering in May, and the last - until October.
Due to its small growth, the viola is perfect for decorating borders, growing in a cache-pot. The height of pansies does not exceed 15 cm. Viola tolerates transplantation well even in a flowering state.
Viola: growing from seeds, when to plant - depending on when the gardener wants to get the first flowering, the time periods for planting the viola are distinguished. For seedlings, seeds are planted in the ground in February for several periods. To obtain spring flowering in the second year - in June-July. Pansies are placed in a permanent place at the end of August-September. Before planting, the seeds must be aged in a solution of epin, zircon or EM-1.
When planting seeds in open ground, it is important to remember that planting too early will cause buds to appear on the plant in the fall, which will weaken it. Viola in this case may not tolerate winter cold. Too late planting prevents young shoots from gaining strength and preparing for frost. But gardeners have deduced the optimal period for planting a viola in the ground - this is June-July.
Before landing, you need to prepare the site. The place should be completely in the sun. Small partial shade is also allowed. The soil should be nutritious and light. Before the direct planting of seeds or seedlings, the beds are loosened, and then watered.
Planting a viola with seeds is quite simple: they make shallow grooves, they pour seeds in them. No more than 60-80 seeds should be planted per square meter. Viola planted in small bushes of 2-3 plants in one. The distance between the holes is about 5 cm. Next, seeds are sprinkled with a thin layer of earth, and a layer of sawdust is added on top.
The first shoots can be expected in 1.5-2 weeks. If the seeds were planted in the hot season, then covering material (film) will need to be stretched over the bed. After the first sprouts have risen, the viola will need careful care to help it grow stronger and prepare for the winter's meeting.
Together with the viola in the area of your small flower bed, I still plant muscari. It looks very nice.
