Pansy
Pansy: Sowing, planting and harvest calendar
Pansies are ornamental plants in the genus Viola, within the Violaceae family. Large garden pansies are generally grouped under the name Viola × wittrockiana, which describes plants of hybrid origin. They differ from wild pansy, Viola tricolor, although that species contributes to their horticultural history. The common name therefore covers several forms rather than a single variety with identical characteristics in every case.The plants have a low outline, with herbaceous stems and green leaves smaller than their largest flowers. Their habit can be compact or more spreading according to the selection. Simple leaves, oval to elongated in shape, provide a discreet background for the blooms. Large garden pansies are often used as seasonal plants, grown as annuals or biennials, although some may persist longer. Their actual lifespan depends on the type and the conditions they experience.The flowers have five rounded petals that partly overlap. Their arrangement and central markings can…
