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Viola x wittrockiana 'Chalon Giants'

 
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Family: Violaceae (vy-oh-LAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Viola (vy-OH-la) (Info)
Species: x wittrockiana (wit-rok-ee-AH-nuh) (Info)
Cultivar: Chalon Giants

Category:
Annuals

Height:
under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing:
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness:
Not Applicable

Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
N/A

Bloom Color:
Pink
Rose/Mauve
Magenta (Pink-Purple)
Scarlet (Dark Red)
Coral/Apricot
Gold (Yellow-Orange)
Blue-Violet
Violet/Lavender
Maroon (Purple-Brown)
Brown/Bronze

Bloom Time:
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Blooms repeatedly

Foliage:
Herbaceous

Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Suitable for growing in containers

Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
By dividing the rootball
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting:
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

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1 positive
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive Kell On Mar 4, 2006, Kell from Northern California, CA (Zone 9b) wrote:

These look identical to me as those offered for sale here named Viola wittrockiana 'Ruffles.' and also Frizzle Sizzle mix. LOL Perhaps I will notice differences as the season progresses.

They have all the charm of pansies but in 3 dimensions. I love them. They come in all color combinations too

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

San Leandro, California



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