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pansy 'Frizzle Sizzle Blue' (Frizzle Sizzle Series) F1
pansy (syn. Viola × wittrockiana)
A punchy, vibrant blue to brighten the cooler, darker months, pansy ‘Frizzle Sizzle Blue’ beams with quirky, face-like, double blue...
Plant description
A compact evergreen perennial, but most commonly grown as a show-stopping annual, this sweetly scented viola will be happy in baskets, borders, containers and window boxes over the winter. The edible flowers can be added to salads as a decorative garnish.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth
Fast-growing
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Viola × wittrockiana Frizzle Sizzle Blue F1 (Frizzle Sizzle Series):
Protect young plants from slug and snail damage using environmentally friendly pellets, beer traps or alternative methods available in our slug and snail control selection.
Deadhead the spent blooms to prolong flowering.
Sowing instructions:
GOES WELL WITH
June Week 1
If you do nothing else...water new plants. Make sure new additions do not suffer during dry spells. Plant up summer containers bedding once the threat of frosts has passed. Feed container plants about six weeks after planting. If it’s a nice day...trim he
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After the last frost date, plant up containers with tender flowering bedding and reliable foliage plants. Line terracotta pots with polythene, taking care not to cover the planting holes, to reduce water loss through the porous sides of the pot.
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