Viola x wittrockiana Cats® Plus White | Spring or Autumn Pansy

Viola x wittrockiana Cats® Plus White | Spring or Autumn Pansy

Viola x wittrockiana Cats® Plus White is an exceptional variety featuring bright white blooms with distinctive dark whisker-like markings. This improved series flowers up to 10 days earlier than the original Cats® series, making it ideal for spring and autumn plantings.

With a well-branched habit, strong stems, and short flower stalks, this variety is perfect for bedding, landscaping, and container displays. Its cold tolerance and easy maintenance make it a favorite among gardeners and professional growers.

Why Choose Viola x wittrockiana Cats® Plus White?

• Unique whiskered flowers with elegant white blooms and striking dark veining
• Earlier flowering, up to 10 days earlier than the original Cats® series
• Compact, well-branched plants with short, sturdy flower stems for strong growth
• Perfect for spring and autumn production, thriving in cool temperatures
• Versatile and easy to grow, ideal for borders, containers, and mass plantings

Growing Information:

• Crop Time:
  • Spring: 25–26 weeks
  • Autumn: 12–14 weeks
• Height: 18 cm
• Width: 18 cm
• Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
• Best Uses: Bedding, landscaping, containers, mass plantings

Sowing & Germination:

• Sowing Instructions:

  • Sow 1 seed per plug and lightly cover with vermiculite
  • Germination Time: 2–4 days

• Media Moisture Management:

  • Days 1–5: Keep media saturated
  • Day 6: Reduce to moist
  • Day 9: Lower further to medium moisture
  • After Day 9: Alternate between wet and medium moisture for optimal growth

• Temperature Requirements:

  • Plug Culture: 18–20°C until root emergence, then reduce to 17–18°C
  • Growing On:
    • First 14 days at 18–19°C during the day until roots reach the bottom of the container
    • Thereafter, maintain 16–18°C day and night
    • An average daily temperature of 19°C ensures the fastest crop growth

Fertilization:

• Day 5–7: Start feeding with a calcium-based fertilizer (14-2-14, 13-2-13, 15-5-15, 17-5-17) at 50-60 ppm
• Maintain EC between 0.5 and 0.75
• During growth, apply 100-150 ppm calcium-based feed as needed
• Keep EC below 1.5 to prevent root problems

Care & Maintenance:

• Maintain moderate moisture, avoiding overwatering
• Thrives in full sun to partial shade and tolerates cool temperatures
• Ideal for spring and autumn gardens
• Pinching is not required, as plants naturally develop a strong, compact habit

Where to Use Cats® Plus White?

• Perfect for bedding and landscape displays with long-lasting, elegant white blooms
• Suitable for containers and patio pots with compact growth and early blooms
• Great for mass plantings with uniform flowering and strong performance
• Ideal for commercial production, aligning with Inspire® Plus schedules for professional growers

Enhance your garden with the pure elegance of Viola x wittrockiana Cats® Plus White. Order your seeds today and enjoy a season full of sophisticated white blooms.