Viola x wittrockiana Inspire® Plus Red Blotch | Spring or Autumn Pansy

Viola x wittrockiana Inspire® Plus Red Blotch  | Spring or Autumn Pansy

Viola x wittrockiana Inspire® Plus Red Blotch is a high-performing, large-flowered pansy variety, featuring bold red petals with a deep blotch center. With uniform growth, compact habit, and strong, short stems, it prevents stretching and ensures a neat, well-branched plant structure.

This day-length neutral variety blooms continuously from autumn through spring, making it perfect for seasonal bedding, mixed containers, pots, and large-scale landscaping. With early flowering and superior garden performance, Inspire® Plus Red Blotch delivers long-lasting, intense color in any setting.

Why Choose Inspire® Plus Red Blotch?

✔ Bright red blooms with deep blotch markings – Eye-catching color for stunning displays
✔ Ideal for both spring & autumn planting – Reliable performance in cool and mild climates
✔ Compact growth & short flower stems – No stretching, maintaining a uniform, tidy habit
✔ Highly resilient & easy to grow – Strong roots and excellent seedling quality
✔ Day-length neutral variety – Blooms even in short-day conditions for extended color

Growing Information:

• Crop Time:
  • Spring: 25–26 weeks
  • Autumn: 12–14 weeks
• Height: 15–20 cm
• Width: 15–20 cm
• Sun Exposure: Full sun
• Best Uses: Bedding, landscapes, mixed containers, mass plantings

Sowing & Germination:

• Sowing Method: 1 seed per plug
• Germination Time: Root emergence in 2–4 days
• Temperature:
  • Until root emergence: 18–20°C
  • Then lower gradually to: 17–18°C
• Light Requirement: Not necessary for germination, but beneficial for quality
• Moisture:
  • Days 1–5: Saturated (level 5)
  • Day 6: Moist (level 3)
  • Day 9: Medium (level 2), alternating with wet (level 4)

Fertilization & Nutrition:

• Start feeding early with a calcium-based fertilizer at 50–60 ppm
• Recommended fertilizer formulations: 14-2-14, 13-2-13, 15-5-15, 17-5-17
• Maintain EC: 0.5–0.75
• Keep phosphorus levels: 6–8 ppm
• Ensure boron supply: 0.5 ppm

Plug & Finished Crop Time:

• Plug Crop Time (288 tray): 5–6 weeks
• Finished Crop Time (from 288 tray):
  • Autumn: 7–9 weeks
  • Spring: 20–22 weeks

Additional Benefits:

• No pinching required – Naturally compact growth with strong, sturdy stems
• Fast establishment & early blooming – Provides long-lasting color throughout the season
• Perfect for professional growers & home gardeners – High uniformity across all plants

Add rich, vibrant color to your garden with Viola x wittrockiana Inspire® Plus Red Blotch! Order your seeds today!