Viola x wittrockiana Inspire® Lavender Pink F1 | Pansy

Viola x wittrockiana Inspire® Lavender Pink F1 | Pansy – Elegant Pastel Tones for Spring and Autumn Gardens

Be Bold. Be Bright. Be Inspired.

Viola x wittrockiana Inspire® Lavender Pink F1 is part of the premium Inspire® series, bred for professional growers and garden enthusiasts alike. This striking pansy variety produces beautifully rounded, large flowers in soft lavender-pink tones, creating a gentle yet eye-catching effect. With a uniform, compact habit and strong garden performance, it's perfect for spring and fall plantings.

Designed to thrive under a wide range of conditions, Inspire® Lavender Pink delivers dependable flowering even in colder or unpredictable weather, making it ideal for early-season color and transitional displays.

Key Features:

• Soft lavender-pink blooms with a classic rounded shape
• Early, synchronized flowering with a narrow blooming window
• Bred for resilience in extreme weather conditions
• Uniform, compact habit for professional-looking displays
• Ideal for garden beds, containers, mixed planters, and landscape use

Plant Details:

• Height: 15–20 cm
• Spacing: 10–15 cm
• Bloom Size: Large-flowered
• Growth Habit: Compact, upright
• Crop Time: 25–26 weeks (spring), 10–12 weeks (autumn)
• Best Uses: Landscape, bedding, mixed containers, low vase work
• Location: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Lifespan: Hardy Annual
• Hardiness: Tolerates light frost and cold temperatures

Sowing Instructions:

• Sowing Time:
  • Autumn flowering: Early to mid-July (cool conditions)
  • Spring flowering (frost-free indoors): Late August to mid-September
  • Spring flowering (unheated tunnels): Early August to early September
• Method: 1 seed per plug
• Sowing Depth: Surface sow or cover lightly with vermiculite
• Germination:
  • Stage I+II: 14–21 days at 15–18 °C
  • Stage III+IV: 14–21 days at 12–16 °C
  • Keep soil slightly moist; avoid temperatures above 18 °C

Growing On:

• Pot Size: 8–10 cm pots or cell packs
• Temperature: 10–15 °C for compact growth
• Winter Cultivation: 2–5 °C frost-free indoors or covered outdoors
• Start of Spring Growth: 8–10 °C
• Fertilization:
  • Low-level feeding preferred
  • Avoid high salt concentrations in substrate
  • Use low EC substrate (pH 5.5–6.2)
  • Light feeding required – avoid over-fertilizing
  • Water moderately; avoid waterlogging
  • Deadhead regularly to prolong blooming

Additional Tips:

• Store seeds in a cool, dark, and dry location
• Regular deadheading encourages prolonged flowering
• Shorter stems are ideal for compact floral work
• Flower tones may vary by growing conditions

Packet Details:

• Note: This is a color mix, so exact shades, patterns, and ruffling may vary from plant to plant — that’s part of the charm!