Pansies are an incredibly beautiful flower that cannot fail to attract their attention. It has several names - viola, moth, semi-color, scrofula and others.
Today we will talk about the varieties and features of the Pansy flower. You can see a photo of this plant in the article below. You will also learn the intricacies of growing.
Pansies: photos of flowers and their description
Viola is classified as a perennial plant, but they are grown according to the agrotechnology of biennial plants... Abundant flowering of the plant in the open field occurs in spring and early summer. It opens its petals at the very beginning of spring.
In the photo you can see the features of this plant:
- flowers are single;
- their diameter ranges from 6 to 10 cm;
- pansies rise from the sinuses;
- sometimes they exude a light and delicate aroma;
- the flowers have delicate leaves of a light green hue and oval, the edges are serrated and crenate.
Varieties of pansies are striking in their variety of shades. Breeders were able to breed a large number of species in terms of colors:
lilac;- white;
- blue;
- yellow.
Also there are also red-brown species, and varietal specimens on the petals have edging, stripes and eyes.
Classification of pansies
In the photo you can find different types of violets. So, pansies can vary depending on the height of the bush:
- undersized;
- medium;
- high.
They are also divided according to the size of the flower. So, some types have:
- large flowers;
- small;
- gigantic.
And they may differ at the edges of the petals, in some cases they can be flat, and some wavy.
The petals of pansies can have the following shades:
- monotonous;
- double;
- a series of colors with contrasting stripes and spots.
In total there are more than 15 varieties, they differ from each other in the following parameters:
flowering time;- color;
- sizes;
- winter hardiness;
- form.
There are special varieties, for example, examples of the series "Russian size" have a diameter of more than 10 cm, not so long ago, the ampelous variety "Waterfall" was bred, which is intended for cultivation in hanging baskets and has a lush and abundant flowering.
In landscape design, pansies of monochromatic colors are often used, which are planted to delimit the territory of the site with bright contrasting colors.
Features of planting pansies
High decorativeness of these plants in the open field depends a lot on where exactly they are planted... This plant is very shade-tolerant, and in the dense shade the flower begins to degenerate, which manifests itself in the following symptoms:
- flowers become smaller;
- saturation disappears;
- the stems of the pansies stretch out and fade;
- the flowering time of pansies is reduced.
An important condition for the successful flowering of pansies is a suitable soil. For instance, sandy, rocky and dry soil is completely unsuitable for this flower... For pansies, fertile soil is best, which contains a lot of moisture and nutrients. At the same time, pansies do not need adequate care.
Planting and caring for pansies is not so difficult, you can plant them directly with seeds in the soil. At the same time, the soil is loosened, and seeds should not be planted too deeply... The crops are watered very carefully, using a watering can equipped with a fine strainer so that the seeds do not wash out of the soil. In the open field, seedlings may appear after a week.
To speed up the flowering process of pansies, you need to use the seedling method in advance, when the seeds are planted in a greenhouse or greenhouse. Thanks to the use of this agricultural technique, you can get lush-flowering bushes much earlier than if you had planted seeds.
Seedlings begin to grow in February. Boxes with planted flowers need to be kept in a dark place for a week, and after the emergence of shoots, the boxes should be rearranged to the brightest place. It is simple to care for the seedlings of pansies: water and temper the flowers on time. And flowers are transplanted into the ground in mid-May, flowering begins a month later.
Dangerous diseases and pests
For pansies, a number of diseases and pests pose a great danger. There are many diseases to which these flowers succumb. Among them:
- powdery mildew - affects the entire plant, areas die off after defeat. It is treated by spraying with a water-soap emulsion;
- gray rot - causes damage to the entire plant. It is treated by spraying with a solution of copper oxychloride;
- spotting - leaves die off prematurely, flowering slows down;
- black leg - rot develops on the root collar and roots of the flower, appears with excessive watering, stagnant water and dense soil. For the purpose of prevention, water the flower correctly and use clean planting material.
The plant pests are spider mites and aphids. When damaged, the plant withers and stops blooming, over time it can die. When infected, the flower must be treated with special means.
Combining pansies with other plants
When planting, pansies go well with flowers such as;
Iberis;- Forget-me-not;
- Horned violet;
- Asters;
- Daisies;
- Lobelia.
Also it is important to choose flower crops of suitable size in relation to each other, so that they do not oppress, being around. A good combination in a flowerbed is given only by violets, but in different shades.
The use of a plant in landscape design
The advantages of using these colors in landscaping are:
- young cultures bloom at the same time;
- a wide range of shades;
- earlier onset of flowering.
On the basis of flowers, you can lay out ornamental carpets, plant paths or decorate pots with them.
The healing properties of the plant
It often used in traditional medicine, since it has the following medicinal properties:
has anti-inflammatory effect;- in diseases of the respiratory system, it has an expectorant effect;
- acts as an antiseptic;
- used as an antispasmodic and choleretic drug.
Plant like medicine used in pure form, as well as in the form of a decoction or infusion for diseases such as:
- skin diseases;
- respiratory tract diseases;
- diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, etc.
As you can see, pansies are a plant that is used not only for decoration landscapes and summer cottages, but also as an effective medicine for many diseases.
