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Aalsmeer King Size Mix

Flower

Viola x wittrockiana

Overview
Cheerful, 2 1/2-3 1/2" bicolor blooms in shades of gold, purple, plum, lavender, rose, and white. Mildly fragrant blooms. We found Aalsmeer King Size Mix to be one of the fastest varieties to reach a height tall enough for cutting in our overwintered trials. In our unheated tunnel (Zone 5), it yielded 16-22" long stems that are perfect for mixing with tulips and daffodils in early spring bouquets. Also known as pansy, Johnny jump-up, European field pansy, heart's ease, and hybrid violet.Edible Flowers: Decorative and edible garnish for salads and desserts with slight wintergreen flavor. While a popular choice for brightening up salad mix, the flowers are also good for candying.
Planting
Start indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost (seeds need light, surface-sow only), or direct-sow in fall for overwinter germination
Growing
Sun: partial. Water: high. Soil: Well-draining loam enriched with compost, slightly cool-season preference. Space plants 18" apart. Germination: 7–14 days.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Aphids, spider mites, slugs. Common diseases: Powdery mildew, leaf spot, root rot in waterlogged soil.