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V. wittrockiana

There are more than 250 cultivars of pansies. Most of the cultivars are part of a series. A series consists of several cultivars that vary in color but share qualities such as hardiness, form, markings and so on. ‘Majestic Giant’ series has a free-flowering habit and stands up to heat and cold particularly well. The flowers are 3 to 4 inches across, all with faces. ‘Medallion’ series pansies have extra large flowers. All have faces. ‘Imperial’ series is prized for its non-fading colors and vigorous growth. Most of the blooms are 2 to 3 inches wide and faced. ‘Imperial Blue’ and ‘Imperial Pink Shades’ are especially nice. 'Jolly Joker’ is a velvety purple with orange face. The plant has a compact habit and may grow 8 inches wide. ‘Crystal Bowl’ series pansies are small, clear-colored flowers. They are very free-flowering. The compact plants do not sprawl in the garden. ‘Maxim’ series has small, faced flowers that bloom prolifically on compact plants. ‘Maxim Marina’ is light blue with a dark blue face that is outlined in white. ‘Maxims’ have good heat and cold tolerance. ‘Padparadja’ is a rare brilliant orange. The blooms do not fade under heat stress. ‘Universal’ series pansies have masses of early-blooming flowers that may be clear colors or faced. The plants have proven to be very cold-and heat-tolerant. ‘Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow’ flowers open white, and then gradually turn light blue, then darker. Blooms early and uniformly. Tolerates both heat and cold. ‘Rococo’ is an unusual strain with distinctly ruffled large blossoms. Very free-flowering and hardy. ‘Antique Shades’ is a mix of unique colors from apricot to rose. Silky blooms are 3 inches across. Heat tolerant.

	Spring 2000 An assortment of pansies planted fall, 1999 and peaking spring, 2000.
	Bingo Series F1 hybrid. Bingo's exceptionally large blooms face upward instead of sideways providing more color impact than ordinary pansies. use in beds, planters, and window boxes. Prefers fertile, well-drained soil and cooler temperatures. Remove faded flowers for best display. Height--6" Space--9"
	Crown Series F1 hybrid. Produces large flowers in a broad range of clear colors in early spring and summer. Height--7-9" Space--8"
	Delta Series F1 hybrid. A complete series of faceless pansies for great color impact. Plants are very early to bloom with 3-inch blooms. A top performer in trials across the USA. Use in beds, boders, and window boxes. Prefers cool weather. Keep faded flowers picked for best display. Mulch to extend bloom season. Height--8" Space--9"
	Fama Series F1 hybrid. Produces large flowers in winter and spring, in a wide range of single colors and in mixed colors. Height--8" Space--9"
	Imperial Series F1 hybrid. Bears large flowers in a broad range of colors, almost all with a deeper center mark in winter and early spring. Height--8" Space--9"

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