Pansy Swiss Giant Berna Velvet Blue. This gorgeous pansy variety features huge flowers in a range of colours, making it one of the most desirable open-pollinated types now on the market. Although they bloom a little later than winter varieties, these bushy plants grow to a height of 15–25 cm and produce an abundance of enormous, spectacular flowers that measure 75cm across. They are ideal for growing in flower beds, containers, and hanging baskets. The Swiss Giant is a hardy annual that can flower the same year from early sowing and will gladly overwinter as a bi-annual in a sheltered position if given the opportunity.
Seed Quantity: 100 Seeds
Type Perennial
Genus Viola x wittrockiana
Sow Seeds Sow into a seed tray, keep moist, and keep out of the light until germination (10–20 days). Will flower the same year from early sowing (6–8 weeks prior to the last frost) or will happily overwinter in a sheltered spot from later sowing (June–July)
Plant Out Gradually acclimatise (after all frosts have passed) before planting outside
Flowers June-August
Height & Spread 15-25cm high x 30cm spread
RHS Plants for Pollinators
The RHS Plants for Pollinators mark is only given to plants that support pollinating insects.
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Completely a beginner but they have germinated after a couple of days and seedlings seem to be coming along nicely, very healthy and happy little plants … seeds came in addition to sow a long package and all beautifully presented … will be a repeat customer
