{"product_id":"viola-x-wittrockiana-inspire-plus-red-blotch-spring-or-autumn-pansy","title":"Viola x wittrockiana Inspire® Plus Red Blotch  | Spring or Autumn Pansy","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eViola x wittrockiana Inspire® Plus Red Blotch F1 | Pansy | Seeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePansy Inspire® Plus Red Blotch F1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e produces large, rich red flowers with a contrasting dark central blotch. Its compact, well-branched plants and short flower stems create a neat display in flower beds, pots, window boxes and mixed containers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBred for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003espring and autumn displays\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this variety brings strong colour to the cooler months. Plants grow approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15–20 cm tall and wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making them suitable for edging paths, filling seasonal containers and planting in groups.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Viola x wittrockiana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Garden pansy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeries:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Inspire® Plus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariety:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Red Blotch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHybrid status:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e F1 hybrid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Violaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Short-lived perennial, usually grown as a seasonal annual or biennial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Large, single flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower colour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Red with a dark central blotch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 15–20 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpread:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 15–20 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant spacing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 15–20 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTime from Sowing to Flowering Display:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Allow approximately 12–14 weeks for an autumn crop or 25–26 weeks for an overwintered spring crop; these are production guides rather than fixed first-flower dates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun; light partial shade in warmer conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fertile, moist but well drained\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Spring or autumn, depending on sowing time; winter flowering depends on climate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePinching:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Not required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUses:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Flower beds, border edges, pots, window boxes and mixed containers \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich Red Flowers on Compact Plants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed Blotch combines bold red petals with the familiar dark pansy face. Plant it alone for a rich colour display or combine it with white, cream, yellow or blue flowers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Inspire® Plus series is selected for uniform growth and short flower stems. Good light and cool growing conditions help maintain its naturally compact habit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSowing \u0026amp; Germination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSowing method:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Start in trays or individual plug cells\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeeds per cell:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e One\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeed covering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A thin layer of vermiculite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGermination temperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 18–20°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInitial root emergence:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Can begin in 2–4 days under controlled conditions; visible seedlings follow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter germination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gradually reduce to approximately 17–18°C \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSow into a fine, moist, well-drained seed-starting mix. Cover lightly with vermiculite to help maintain moisture around the seeds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep the substrate evenly moist during germination. Avoid standing water and do not allow the seeds to dry out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight is not essential for germination. Once seedlings emerge, provide \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebright light and good ventilation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Avoid hot, enclosed propagators and strong direct sun that could overheat the trays.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransplant when seedlings have several true leaves and a well-developed root system. Do not leave them crowded in small cells.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen to Sow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor autumn flowers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sow in early to midsummer, allowing approximately 12–14 weeks before the desired display. Keep germinating seeds cool during hot weather.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor spring flowers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sow in late summer or autumn and grow the plants on through winter in suitable conditions. Cold frames or an unheated greenhouse can help protect young plants from severe weather.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInspire® Plus is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eday-length neutral\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, so flowering does not require a particular daylength. However, temperature and available light still affect growth and flowering speed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Conditions \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose a sunny position with fertile, well-drained soil. In warmer locations, light afternoon shade can help protect plants from excessive heat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater regularly, especially in containers, keeping the compost moist without waterlogging. Feed established plants moderately with a balanced fertiliser, following the product instructions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePinching is not necessary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Remove faded flowers and developing seed capsules to keep plants tidy and encourage further flowering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarden off young plants before planting outdoors. Established pansies tolerate cool weather and light frosts, but prolonged freezing can interrupt flowering. 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