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Viola Seeds,
Bertrand's Eclipse

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Description

(Viola x wittrockiana). The incredible deep purple blooms with bright white edging make this variety really stand out in the garden. Medium-sized flowers are produced in abundance on compact plants. Perfect for salads, garnishes and makes a lovely tea.

Growing Tips: Bertrand's Purple Eclipse pansies flourish in cool temperatures and rich, moist, well-drained soil. To extend blooming, provide afternoon shade in warmer regions. Regular deadheading enhances performance and encourages fresh flowers. These eye-catching blooms add early-season color to borders, beds, and containers. Avoid overhead watering to prevent fungal issues, and use mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds.

Plant Details

Botanical Name
Viola x wittrockiana
Life Cycle
Perennial in zones 6–9; grown as an annual elsewhere
Sun Requirement
Full sun/partial shade
Days to Germinate
10–14
Days to Maturity
70–85
Planting Depth
⅛ in.
Plant Spacing
6–8 in.
Ideal Temperature
50° to 65°F
Frost Hardy
Yes

When to Grow

Start indoors 10–12 weeks before your last expected spring frost, or direct sow outdoors in late summer to early fall for spring blooms in mild climates. Transplants benefit from gradual hardening off. If you’re not sure how to find your first and last frost dates, consult our blog post 'Our Experts Answer Questions, Share Resources.'

How to Sow and Plant

  • Seeds germinate in 14-21 days.
  • When starting indoors, sow seeds 10-12 weeks before last frost. You may place the tray outside in the cold or in your fridge to mimic winter, then pull out and place in a warm, sunny location. Alternatively, you can direct sow outdoors in place in fall or early spring.
  • Sow seeds 1/8 inch deep.
  • Ideal germination temperature is 65-70 F (after stratification).

How to Grow

  • Plants prefer full sun to shade; the hotter the location, the more shade is necessary.
  • Requires rich, well- drained, moist soil.
  • Deadhead to prolong blooming.
  • When summer finally kills off plants, pull them out and compost.

PESTS/SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

  • Aphids, mealybugs and spider mites can be a problem.
  • Keep these pests at bay with organic insecticidal soap.

How to Save Seeds

  • Allow a few flowers to mature fully and develop seed pods
  • Wait until pods dry and begin to split, then collect
  • Remove seeds and let them air-dry thoroughly
  • Store in a cool, dry, dark location in a labeled jar or paper envelope
  • Use fresh seeds within one to two years for best viability

FAQ

What do Bertrand's Purple Eclipse flowers look like?

Incredible deep purple blooms with bright white edging that really stand out in the garden. The medium-sized flowers are produced in abundance on compact plants, and these eye-catching blooms add early-season color to borders, beds, and containers. For that early color, start seed indoors 10 to 12 weeks before your last frost at ⅛ inch deep and set the plants out 6 to 8 inches apart.

Can I eat the flowers?

Yes. The flowerheads are edible and versatile in baking, cooking, and confections, and this variety is perfect for salads and garnishes and makes a lovely tea.

How do I get the longest season of bloom and avoid problems?

These pansies flourish in cool temperatures and rich, moist, well-drained soil; in warmer regions provide afternoon shade. Deadhead regularly to encourage fresh flowers, avoid overhead watering to prevent fungal issues, and mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Aphids, mealybugs, and spider mites can be a problem and can be kept at bay with organic insecticidal soap.
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