Famous for our gardeners pansies have a refined name for viola ampel. A magnificent plant dot many beautiful flowers, similar to the buds of violets. Viola with shoots up to 30-55 cm is ideal for balconies, hanging baskets and pots .
Viola ampel - planting and care
Plant saplings of viola ampel in May in a sunny or semi-shady area. If we talk about how to grow a viola ampel from the seeds, then there is nothing complicated. In February pots are planted in the pots and left in a sunny and warm place until May. Frequent moisturizing, picking and airing will make it possible to obtain good seedlings.
For planting, prepare small pits, in which it is recommended to fill a small amount of sand. Viola can not stand the stagnation of moisture, in the soil, so this drainage will not hurt.
Cultivation of an ampoule viola is not an easy task. Indeed, the plant requires almost daily attention from the owners. Flowers like frequent watering, so do not wait for the drying of the soil. Water every day, especially in hot weather. Do not forget about loosening and weeding the soil around the stem of the plant. Well reacts viola ampelnaya on top dressing fertilizers. Therefore, we recommend introducing universal complexes for ornamental and flowering plants every two to three weeks. And then a lush bloom can not be avoided! By the way, the dried buds are removed to stimulate further flowering of the effective representative of the flora.
To form a beautiful fluffy shape, do not forget about pinching a viola ampel. Although it is often unnecessary to carry out the procedure, the plant is still beautifully bitten.
Despite the cold resistance, pansies need to be sheltered for the winter. In this capacity can serve as a hill of land, lapnikom or sawdust.