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Viola x wittrockiana 'Padparadja' (Pansy 'Padparadja')
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0.2m
Max height
Max height
0.2m
Max spread
Max spread
1-2 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Viola x wittrockiana 'Padparadja'
Other names
Pansy 'Padparadja'
Genus
Viola Viola
Variety or Cultivar
'Padparadja' _ 'Padparadja' is a compact, clump-forming, often short-lived, evergreen perennial with ovate to heart-shaped, toothed, dark green leaves and deep orange flowers in spring or autumn.
Viola x wittrockiana 'Padparadja' is: Evergreen
Fragrance
Flowers may be fragrant.
Habit
Clump-forming, Compact
Awards
Fleuroselect Gold Medal winner
Flower
Orange in Summer
Foliage
Bright-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Glasshouse red spider mite , Slugs , Snails , Violet leaf midge , Aphids Glasshouse red spider mite , Slugs , Snails , Violet leaf midge , Aphids
Leaf spot , Powdery mildew , Rust Leaf spot , Powdery mildew , Rust
General care
Pruning
Deadheading will encourage flowering. After flowering cut back vigorous plants to keep compact.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Viola x wittrockiana 'Padparadja' (Pansy 'Padparadja') will reach a height of 0.2m and a spread of 0.2m after 1-2 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Garden edging
Cultivation
Grow in moist but well-drained soil in full sun or light shade. Flowering period is dependent upon when seed is sown.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
Companion plants
Contrast with blue Salvia and white Matricaria.
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Botanical name
Viola x wittrockiana 'Padparadja'
Other names
Pansy 'Padparadja'
Genus
Viola Viola
Variety or Cultivar
'Padparadja' _ 'Padparadja' is a compact, clump-forming, often short-lived, evergreen perennial with ovate to heart-shaped, toothed, dark green leaves and deep orange flowers in spring or autumn.
Foliage
Evergreen
Fragrance
Flowers may be fragrant.
Habit
Clump-forming, Compact
Awards
Fleuroselect Gold Medal winner
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Colour
Flower
Orange in Summer
Foliage
Bright-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Glasshouse red spider mite , Slugs , Snails , Violet leaf midge , Aphids
Specific diseases
Leaf spot , Powdery mildew , Rust
General care
Pruning
Deadheading will encourage flowering. After flowering cut back vigorous plants to keep compact.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Viola x wittrockiana 'Padparadja' (Pansy 'Padparadja') will reach a height of 0.2m and a spread of 0.2m after 1-2 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Garden edging
Cultivation
Grow in moist but well-drained soil in full sun or light shade. Flowering period is dependent upon when seed is sown.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6
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| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
COMPANION PLANTS
Contrast with blue Salvia and white Matricaria.
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
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