Pansy Red Wing Seeds

Pansy Red Wing Seeds – Irish Plants Direct

 

A striking annual producing large velvety blooms in deep red shades with contrasting dark winged markings.

 

Known botanically as Viola × wittrockiana Red Wing, this variety is valued for its bold colour and distinctive patterned petals.

 

It offers abundant blooms that attract pollinators, making it one of the most admired choices for ornamental gardens, bedding displays, and containers.

 

Its compact habit and reliable performance make it a favourite for home gardens and decorative planting.

 

Seed Quantity Approx 0.4 grams

 

Sowing & Growing

When to Sow February to April indoors for transplanting outdoors after frost or directly outdoors in May

Germination 10 to 21 days at 15–18°C

Soil & Position Fertile, well?drained soil enriched with compost; prefers full sun or partial shade

Height 15–20cm with compact bushy growth

Flowering April to October with abundant red blooms featuring dark winged markings

 

Sowing Instructions

Sow seeds on the surface of moist fine compost in trays or pots. Lightly cover with vermiculite. Maintain warmth until seedlings emerge. Transplant when large enough to handle into individual pots and grow on before planting outdoors after frost. Space plants 20cm apart in prepared beds or containers.

 

Grow & Maintenance

Grow in fertile soil with regular watering during dry periods. Pansy Red Wing thrives in sunny or lightly shaded sites and benefits from deadheading to prolong flowering. Suitable for borders, containers, and bedding schemes. Protect young plants from slugs and snails.

 

Uses & Benefits

Perfect for borders, containers, and bedding displays. Red Wing produces dramatic velvety blooms with distinctive winged markings, creating colourful and eye?catching displays. Highly suitable for pollinator?friendly gardening and ornamental use. Excellent for home gardens, allotments, and decorative planting.

 

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