Viola cornuta Dragon Eye Mix F1 | Horned Pansy
Wildly Exciting Colors! Transform your garden with Viola ‘Dragon Eye Mix F1’, a spectacular blend of saffron and cinnamon brown shades, adorned with intricate penciled loops and lines, making each bloom appear as a miniature masterpiece.
This unique F1 hybrid Viola boasts earlier flowering, improved plant structure, and high-quality seed production, making it an excellent companion for traditional Viola and Pansy varieties. Its mesmerizing colors and compact habit make it a must-have for autumn displays, spring gardens, and even Halloween-themed arrangements.
Key Features
- Striking and vibrant mix of saffron, cinnamon, and intricate patterns
- Early flowering with uniform and well-branched plant growth
- Compact, sturdy plants ideal for containers, borders, and garden beds
- Perfectly matches with traditional Viola and Pansy crops
- Edible flowers – great for culinary decorations
Plant Characteristics
- Seed Form: Natural
- Flower Size: 3–4 cm
- Plant Height: 13–18 cm
- Plant Width: 10–15 cm
- Days to Maturity: 60–70 days
- Pinching: Not necessary
Sowing & Germination Instructions
- Spring Sowing: For flowers the same year.
- Autumn Sowing: Flowers the following year.
- Sowing Depth: 2 mm deep in 90% compost, 10% sand mix. Cover lightly with soil.
- Ideal Germination Temperature: 22°C.
- If seeds do not germinate immediately, they will remain dormant and germinate the following spring.
- Cold Stratification: If germination does not occur in 2–4 weeks, move seeds to 4°C for 6–8 weeks, then return to warmth at 10°C.
- Transplanting: When seedlings have two true leaves, transplant into 8 cm pots.
Growing Instructions
- Sunlight: Prefers full sun or partial shade.
- Soil: Thrives in humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil.
- Watering: Keep soil evenly moist until plants are established.
- Mulching: Helps retain soil moisture and protect roots.
- Violas are cool-season plants that prefer bright light without excessive heat.
Cultivation & Maintenance
- Deadheading: Remove spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming.
- Self-Seeding: Plants may self-seed and return the following season.
- Edible Flowers: Fully opened blooms are suitable for culinary use.
Uses & Benefits
- Ideal for containers, flower beds, and hanging baskets.
- Perfect for seasonal displays in spring and autumn.
- Long flowering period with minimal care.
- Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies.
- Adds a decorative touch to salads, desserts, and drinks with its edible flowers.
Why Choose Viola ‘Dragon Eye Mix F1’?
- Unique and vibrant color patterns not found in traditional Violas
- Early and continuous blooming for extended seasonal interest
- Strong, uniform plants with an excellent garden and container performance
- Perfect companion for other cool-season flowers
- Great for creative garden themes, including Halloween and spring festivals
Enhance your garden with the extraordinary beauty of Viola ‘Dragon Eye Mix F1’ and enjoy its long-lasting blooms, striking colors, and delicate fragrance all season long!
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