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Common name: "Pansy" or "Pansies"
Latin name:
Viola x wittrockiana 'Fama Orange'

Pansy Fama Orange
Class: Annual - Perennial

Growth habit:
Clump forming
 
Max height:
4" - 6"

Spread: 4" - 6"

Flowers: Spring - Fall

Available cultivars: 18

Origin: Hybrid
Sunshine:
Water: Pictured: Pansy 'Fama Orange'
Cultivation: "Pansies" and Violas are essentially the same plant. The only major difference between the two is that Pansy flowers are larger and produced in greater quantity. Pansies can usually be planted any time during the month of April... with Viola's following in late April to early May.

The 'Fama' series is a large family of F1 hybrids. These Pansies have medium-large 2.5" to 3" flowers.

Pansies and Violas are both cool season plants. This makes them an ideal plant for high altitude gardens... as well as early and late season planting at lower elevations. Plant Pansy Fama Orange in any well drained fertile soil in full sun to partial shade in either beds or containers. Pansies grow best in moist soil, although they are fairly drought tolerant. 

Space Pansy plants 4" - 6" apart depending on how quickly you wish the area to fill in. Lightly mulching the plants is always beneficial. Fertilize monthly with a balanced liquid fertilizer. Remove spent flowers to promote new flower growth. 

Available colors: Blue Angel, Dark-Eyed Blue, Dark-Eyed Lemon, Dark-Eyed White, Golden Yellow, Lilac Shades, Love Me, Love Song, Orange, Primrose, Pure White, Purple, Red, See Me, Silver Blue, White with Blotch, Yellow with Blotch, Mix, and Blues Mix.

Potential pests ~ diseases: Aphids or mildews.

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