Viola cornuta 'Halo™ Lemon Frost' – Horned Pansy (Tufted Violet)

Bring a refreshing lemony crispness to your landscapes with the 'Halo Lemon Frost' Horned Pansy. This luminous variety is distinguished by its pale, almost frosted lemon-yellow flowers, adorned with a creamy white halo and a tiny, deeper yellow heart. Its early and delicate spring flowering offers a soft elegance, perfect for brightening up cooler corners of the garden or for creating refined, high-end floral compositions.

Characteristics

• Foliage : Small oval light green leaves forming a compact and dense rosette that remains attractive throughout the season.
• Flowering / Stems : Pastel lemon-yellow and white blooms carried by sturdy stems that withstand spring showers well.
• Light : Prefers full sun for optimal flowering but tolerates partial shade very well.
• Habit : Mounded and rounded, ideal for filling empty spaces along the edges of flower beds.
• Growth : Moderate, reaching approximately 15 to 20 cm in height and spread.
• Soil : Humus-rich, cool, and well-drained; appreciates soil that does not dry out completely.
• Hardiness : Excellent hardiness (Zone 4).
• Resistances : Good tolerance to cold and common spring foliage diseases.

Use

• Types of use : Ideal for edging, rock gardens, containers, and early spring window boxes.
• Decorative advantages : Its "Lemon Frost" coloration creates a subtle and refreshing contrast when paired with blue or violet flowers.

Maintenance

• Watering : Water regularly to keep the soil cool. Avoid letting the potting mix dry out completely between waterings.
• Fertilization : Apply a balanced flowering plant fertilizer in early spring.
• Pruning : Regularly remove faded flowers (deadheading) to stimulate the production of new buds and extend the season.
• Planting : Install in soil amended with compost, respecting a spacing of 15 to 20 cm.
• Winter Protection : A light mulch is recommended to protect the crown during winters without consistent snow cover.