Viola cornuta 'Halo™ Golden Yellow'
Viola cornuta 'Halo Golden Yellow' – Horned Pansy (Tufted Violet)
Viola cornuta 'Halo Golden Yellow' – Horned Pansy (Tufted Violet)
Exposure
- Sun
- Partial shade
Rusticity
Bloom time
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- Radiant golden yellow
- Early spring flowering
- Neat compact habit
- Excellent cold hardiness
- Perfect for containers
Brighten your borders and containers with the sunny vitality of 'Halo Golden Yellow' Horned Pansy. This variety stands out with its pure, glowing golden-yellow blooms, topped with a delicate lighter halo that instantly draws the eye. Its generous and early flowering transforms the garden into a luminous carpet from the first days of spring, offering remarkable resilience against chilly morning temperatures.
Characteristics
- Foliage : Small, oval, and scalloped medium-green leaves forming a dense rosette that remains semi-evergreen under the snow.
- Flowering / Stems : Profusion of bright yellow flowers with a contrasting center, blooming primarily in spring and fall.
- Light : Prefers full sun or partial shade, especially during hot summer afternoons.
- Habit : Mounded and compact, creating neatly ordered floral cushions.
- Growth : Moderate, reaching approximately 15 to 20 cm in height and spread.
- Soil : Rich in organic matter, cool, and well-drained; avoid waterlogged conditions.
- Hardiness : Excellent hardiness (Zone 4).
- Resistances : Good tolerance to spring frosts and increased resistance to common pansy fungal diseases.
Use
- Types of use : Ideal for edging borders, rock gardens, or in containers to brighten balconies and terraces.
- Decorative advantages : Provides an intense, uniform splash of color that contrasts beautifully with spring bulbs like purple tulips or blue muscari.
Maintenance
- Watering : Keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy. Water regularly during periods of summer drought.
- Fertilization : Apply a balanced flowering plant fertilizer in early spring and mid-summer to support continuous blooming.
- Pruning : Regularly remove faded flowers (deadheading) to stimulate new buds and lightly shear back if the plant becomes leggy in summer.
- Planting : Space plants 15 to 20 cm apart in a hole enriched with compost during spring or fall.
- Winter Protection : Although hardy, a light mulch of leaves or straw helps protect roots during winters with low snow cover.
Plant details
Dimensions
Dimensions
Characteristics
Characteristics
Habit:
- Mounded
- Bushy
Flowering colours:
- Yellow
Plant needs
Plant needs
Watering:
- Moderate
Maintenance:
- Easy
- Remove faded flowers
Soil requirement:
- Rich
- Well-drained
- Moist
Features
Features
Resistance:
- Drought
Attract:
- Pollinators
- Butterflies
Use:
- Border
- Mass planting
- Pot – feature
- Trough
- In-ground
Attribute:
- Early bloom
- Long blooming
- Small landscaping and garden
- Non-toxic dog
- Non-toxic cat

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