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Growing Viola del Pensiero

A guide to cultivating viola del pensiero, including sowing, soil requirements, watering, fertilizing, and pest control.

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How should viola del pensiero be watered and fertilized?: Water regularly to keep the soil moist but not soggy. Increase watering during hot days and reduce it in winter. Fertilize periodically with a flower plant fertilizer in spring and autumn; during growth, fertilize every 15 days.
What type of soil is best suited for viola del pensiero?: Viola del pensiero needs well-drained soil, preferably rich in humus. It is adaptable and tolerates poor, gravelly soil.
What is the ideal exposure for growing viola del pensiero?: Viola del pensiero thrives in partial shade but tolerates full shade and full sun during winter. It's hardy, resisting temperatures as low as -5°C and recovering well from snowfall.
What is the botanical name and family of the viola del pensiero?: The viola del pensiero, also known as viola wittrockiana, belongs to the Violaceae family and has numerous varieties, many resulting from crossbreeding and selection from wild species from Northern Europe.
When and how should viola del pensiero be sown and transplanted?: Sow viola del pensiero seeds in spring (June-August) in seed trays; transplant to the ground in autumn, spacing seedlings about 20 centimeters apart. Alternatively, plant directly into pots for balcony cultivation.

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