Pansy 'Delta Rhythm & Blues' (Viola x wittrockiana) – Winter Flowering Bedding Mix (18 Plants in 2 x 9-Cell Trays)
Pansy 'Delta Rhythm & Blues' (Viola x wittrockiana) – Winter Flowering Bedding Mix (18 Plants in 2 x 9-Cell Trays)
Pansy 'Delta Rhythm & Blues' is a tricolour mix of garden pansies (Viola x wittrockiana) that brings jewel-toned colour to beds, baskets and pots from autumn right through to spring. You get 18 plants in total,
The mix is made up of equal parts Marina (deep violet-blue), Blue Blotch (pale blue with a bold dark centre) and White Blotch (crisp white with a striking dark blotch). Pansies from the Delta series are known for their weather resistance, compact habit and large, well-formed blooms, and they keep flowering through the colder months.
These are tough, easy plants for window boxes, hanging baskets, patio containers, borders and cottage garden schemes. Plant them in well-drained, fertile compost or garden soil in full sun or partial shade, and water regularly without letting the roots sit in wet soil.
To keep them flowering for as long as possible, deadhead spent blooms regularly and feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser every fortnight.
Cultural Information
- Common Name: Pansy, Garden Pansy
- Botanical Name: Viola x wittrockiana
- Fully Grown Height and Spread: Approx. 15-20cm tall and 20-25cm wide (variety dependent)
- Growth Habit: Compact, mounding bedding plant
- Perfect For: Borders, window boxes, containers, hanging baskets, patio pots
- Foliage: Bright green, oval to heart-shaped leaves
- Flowering Time: Autumn through to spring, with regular deadheading
- Flower Colour: Mixed: violet-blue, pale blue and white, with dark blotches
- Planting Position: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile compost or garden soil
- Hardiness: Fully hardy
- Maintenance: Low; deadhead regularly and feed fortnightly
- Seasonal Interest: Autumn, winter and spring
- Type: Cool season bedding plant