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Viola Halo Lilac

Scientific Name : Viola cornuta

Common Name : Violet

Hardiness Zone : 4b - 9b

Hardiness Degree : -25°F (-32°C)

Blooming Season : Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Autumn, Late Summer

Plant Habit : Mounded, Spreading

Characteristics : Shade Tolerant

Water : Medium

Fertilizer : Once a month

Spacing : 12 - 14" (30 - 36cm)

Height : 8 - 10" (20 - 25cm)

Width : 10 - 12" (25 - 30cm)

Exposure : Partial Sun, Sun

General Information : Excellent hardiness.
Long lasting in the garden.
Great heat tolerance.
Summer-long flowering.

Idea & Tips : Heat-tolerant, low-maintenance plants stay compact in the garden.
Plant in full sun to part shade in slightly acidic soils.

Grower Information : Excellent hardiness for long-lasting garden enjoyment.

Very heat tolerant.
Oversummers and overwinters.
Larger flowers than Celestial.

'Halo Lilac'

Protection Information : PP24,542

(Flowering Only License)

Breeder : Darwin Perennials

Propagation Guide
- Media EC/pH:
  
  EC 0.80-1.0 mmhos/pH 5.5-5.8
  
  Soil Temperature:
  
  70-72°F (21-22°C)
  
  Rooting Hormone:
  
  500-750 ppm IBA
  
  Mist:
  
  Moderate for first 24-48 hours, then reduce to low.
  
  Fertilization:
  
  50-75 ppm N at Day 7
  
  Pinching:
  
  Soft pinch recommended 25-28 days after sticking.
  
  Transplanting:
  
  35-42 days after sticking
  
  Comments:
  
  Excessive media moisture will slow rooting. Begin fertilizing at Day 7 with 75 ppm N.
Finishing Guide
- Media pH:
  
  5.5-5.8
  
  Temperature:
  
  Nights: 50 to 55°F (10 to 13°C) Days: 60 to 65°F (16 to 18°C)
  
  Light Level (fc):
  
  5,000 to 8,000
  
  Vernalization:
  
  No
  
  Daylength:
  
  Day length neutral
  
  Watering:
  
  Allow media to dry slightly between watering.
  
  Fertilization:
  
  Use a balanced Pansy/Viola fertilizer at a rate of 125 to 150 ppm.
  
  Pinch After Transplant:
  
  Recommended
  
  Plant Growth Regulators:
  
  PGRs generally not needed
  
  Pests and Fungal Diseases:
  
  Watch for thielaviopsis, pythium, white fly, spider mites.
Crop Scheduling
- 1–qt. (10–cm) pot, 1 plant per pot:
  
  Unrooted: 11-13 wks Rooted: 6-8 wks
  
  1–gal. (15–cm) pot, 1 plant per pot:
  
  Unrooted: 13-15 wks Rooted: 8-10 wks
  
  2 to 3–gal. (25 to 30–cm) pot, 3 plants per pot:
  
  Unrooted: 13-15 wks Rooted: 8-10 wks
  
  Bloom Months:
  
  February to October

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