Colossus Lemon Shades, also known as Viola x wittrockiana, is native to Europe with this cultivar developed by Syngenta for superior heat and humidity tolerance. This annual flowering plant has a dense mounded habit of 4-5" tall and 6-8" wide. Red blotched flowers bloom from spring through fall in full sun to full shade, providing attractive color along rock walls and borders or in containers or mass plantings. Colossus Lemon Shades is low-maintenance, long-lasting, and pleasantly aromatic. Pair with snapdragon and viola for a stunning container or landscape bed, and enjoy pansy's edible flowers as a garnish on summertime desserts. Plant Fire alongside Pansy Colossus Mix for a stunning show of color.
Colossus Lemon Shades Selling Tips
Sell Colossus Lemon Shades to customers looking for a colorful annual for walkways, containers, or mass plantings. Colossus offers many benefits, from a long bloom season to large flowers and heat tolerance. This pansy has a dense mounding habit of 4-5" tall, compact for border edges and containers. Flowers reach up to 4" in diameter, blooming from spring through fall. Pansies flourish in full sun or partial shade with little more than regular water.
Coach Your Customer
1. Space plants 6-8" apart in well-drained rich soil with all leaves above the soil.
2. Water regularly, but don't allow the soil to be soggy.
General Growing Tips For Your Seedling Tray
For best results with Colossus Lemon Shades, plant one rooted plug per cell or 4-inch container or 5-6 per 10-inch basket. Use well-drained rich soil with a pH of 5.5-5.8, an EC of SME 0.9-1.3 mS/cm or Pourthru 1.4-2.0 mS/cm, and light feed (75-125 ppm N). Maintain a temperature of 64-66 degrees with 14 hours of daylight (4,000-6,000 foot candles). This plant doesn't require pinching. When grown cool with plenty of light, it doesn't require PGRs. In warm dark conditions, B-Nine at 2,500-5,000 ppm prevents stretching. You may see aphids and thrips. Pansies can be prone to fungus, mold, and root rot.
Flowering
Red blotched flowers 4" in diameter bloom from spring through fall.
Pinching
This plant doesn't require pinching.
Spacing
Space containers for adequate airflow around the base of each plant and to allow sunlight to penetrate to the soil level. Grow flats in full sun and allow soil to dry between waterings.
Height Control
This plant doesn't require PGRs when grown in ideal temperature and light conditions. However, in warm or dark conditions, use a spray of B-Nine at 2,500-5,000 ppm.
Pests
You may see aphids or thrips.
Disease
Pansies can be prone to fungus, mold, root rot, and downy mildew. All these infections can be discouraged with preventative care. Treat botrytis with Medallion and Banrot as a drench according to the label instructions.
1. Water at the base of each plant in the morning and allow the soil to dry out during the day.
2. Provide adequate airflow in the greenhouse, including using fans.
3. Space containers to allow sunlight to penetrate to the soil level.
4. Maintain clean conditions in your greenhouse, especially when transplanting and fertilizing.
Planting Colossus Lemon Shades Liners
We recommend planting one rooted plug per cell or 4-inch container or 5-6 plugs per 10-inch basket. Use well-drained soil and completely bury the ellepot in the center of the pot.
Rooted Cuttings
Cuttings vary in size between different plant families. These rooted starter plants will arrive ready to be transplanted in to your final container. If they are to be used in a landscape application, you will need to establish them in a 4 inch pot or an 1801 before planting outside.
Pansy Colossus Lemon Shades Quick Reference Guide
4 Inch crop time
5-7 Weeks
10 Inch crop time
6-8 Weeks
Bloom Period
Fall, Spring
Color
Yellow
Habit
Mounding
Height
4-5 inches
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade, Partial Sun
Minimum Temp
55
Water Needs
Moderate
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Colossus Lemon Shades, also known as Viola x wittrockiana, is native to Europe with this cultivar developed by Syngenta for superior heat and humidity tolerance. This annual flowering plant has a dense mounded habit of 4-5" tall and 6-8" wide. Red blotched flowers bloom from spring through fall in full sun to full shade, providing attractive color along rock walls and borders or in containers or mass plantings. Colossus Lemon Shades is low-maintenance, long-lasting, and pleasantly aromatic. Pair with snapdragon and viola for a stunning container or landscape bed, and enjoy pansy's edible flowers as a garnish on summertime desserts. Plant Fire alongside Pansy Colossus Mix for a stunning show of color.
Colossus Lemon Shades Selling Tips
Sell Colossus Lemon Shades to customers looking for a colorful annual for walkways, containers, or mass plantings. Colossus offers many benefits, from a long bloom season to large flowers and heat tolerance. This pansy has a dense mounding habit of 4-5" tall, compact for border edges and containers. Flowers reach up to 4" in diameter, blooming from spring through fall. Pansies flourish in full sun or partial shade with little more than regular water.
Coach Your Customer
1. Space plants 6-8" apart in well-drained rich soil with all leaves above the soil.
2. Water regularly, but don't allow the soil to be soggy.
General Growing Tips For Your Seedling Tray
For best results with Colossus Lemon Shades, plant one rooted plug per cell or 4-inch container or 5-6 per 10-inch basket. Use well-drained rich soil with a pH of 5.5-5.8, an EC of SME 0.9-1.3 mS/cm or Pourthru 1.4-2.0 mS/cm, and light feed (75-125 ppm N). Maintain a temperature of 64-66 degrees with 14 hours of daylight (4,000-6,000 foot candles). This plant doesn't require pinching. When grown cool with plenty of light, it doesn't require PGRs. In warm dark conditions, B-Nine at 2,500-5,000 ppm prevents stretching. You may see aphids and thrips. Pansies can be prone to fungus, mold, and root rot.
Flowering
Red blotched flowers 4" in diameter bloom from spring through fall.
Pinching
This plant doesn't require pinching.
Spacing
Space containers for adequate airflow around the base of each plant and to allow sunlight to penetrate to the soil level. Grow flats in full sun and allow soil to dry between waterings.
Height Control
This plant doesn't require PGRs when grown in ideal temperature and light conditions. However, in warm or dark conditions, use a spray of B-Nine at 2,500-5,000 ppm.
Pests
You may see aphids or thrips.
Disease
Pansies can be prone to fungus, mold, root rot, and downy mildew. All these infections can be discouraged with preventative care. Treat botrytis with Medallion and Banrot as a drench according to the label instructions.
1. Water at the base of each plant in the morning and allow the soil to dry out during the day.
2. Provide adequate airflow in the greenhouse, including using fans.
3. Space containers to allow sunlight to penetrate to the soil level.
4. Maintain clean conditions in your greenhouse, especially when transplanting and fertilizing.
Planting Colossus Lemon Shades Liners
We recommend planting one rooted plug per cell or 4-inch container or 5-6 plugs per 10-inch basket. Use well-drained soil and completely bury the ellepot in the center of the pot.
Rooted Cuttings
Cuttings vary in size between different plant families. These rooted starter plants will arrive ready to be transplanted in to your final container. If they are to be used in a landscape application, you will need to establish them in a 4 inch pot or an 1801 before planting outside.
Pansy Colossus Lemon Shades Quick Reference Guide
4 Inch crop time
5-7 Weeks
10 Inch crop time
6-8 Weeks
Bloom Period
Fall, Spring
Color
Yellow
Habit
Mounding
Height
4-5 inches
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade, Partial Sun
Minimum Temp
55
Water Needs
Moderate
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