About
A colourful bedding pansy, with a compact, spreading habit with rounded, serrated leaves. Large, flat-faced flowers with characteristic markings appear in red shades from spring to autumn. 'Mariposa Red Wing' brings colour to small spaces.
About the genus
Viola can be annuals, biennials or deciduous or evergreen perennials, with simple or pinnately lobed leaves and 5-petalled flowers of characteristic shape
Plant details
Suggested usesBedding, containers, hanging baskets, window boxes
Care notes
CultivationFertile, moist, well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Deadhead regularly
PruningRemove faded flowers to prolong blooming. Replace when leggy
PropagationSow seed in summer for winter/spring display, or spring for summer
Pest resistanceAphids and slugs may cause damage
Disease resistancePowdery mildew and pansy leaf spot in humid conditions