Viola hybrida Waterfall™ F1

Half-hardy Annual

• Days to germinate : 7-10
• Flowers in : Spring and Autumn
• Ideal for : Baskets, Containers
• Special Features : Scented
• Height : 12 inches

Description

First ever small flowered F1 trailing Pansy.
Attractive blue and white bicolour scented flowers. Ideal for containers and hanging baskets.
Spring and Autumn flowering.
Final garden height: 30cm (12 inches).

Sowing Instructions

Sow on to a moist seed-sowing compost in a 576 plug tray or similar size unit, cover lightly with vermiculite and propagate at 15-18C (60-65F). Germination should take place after 7-10 days.
Sow in January for sales in April; in June for sales in September; and in September for over-wintering for sale in flower in early spring.
Care should be taken with summer sowings to ensure that germination temperatures do not exceed 20C (68F) as this will reduce the rate of germination considerably.

Growing Instructions

Grow on the seedlings from the January sowings at 15C (60F) until they are established and cover the surface of the plug tray.
Take care to grow quite cool to help avoid any stretching of the plants. Approximately 6 weeks from sowing transfer to a 12 pack, 6 pack or 9cm pot.
January sowings should be ready for sale in early to mid April. If additional growth control is required then Cycocel can be applied, which will help to improve the quality and habit of the plants.
June sowings should be grown on as cool as possible, shaded from direct sunlight, and potted on as above. This will give plants for sale in flower from September onwards.
September sowings should be ready to be transferred to packs and pots in late October and held over-winter in a well-ventilated, unheated glasshouse or tunnel for sale in flower in late February-early March.
Pansy and Viola can be susceptible to both Powdery and Downy Mildew so always be vigilant for these diseases and treat promptly with the appropriate chemical.