Flowering period: when do violets bloom? What to do if they don't bloom

Violets are absolutely inconspicuous - at least when they are not in bloom. Consequently, the flower is of particular importance. It is only through them that the plants get a shine, become a feast for the eyes and not only delight hobby gardeners. But when is its heyday exactly? Is there a uniform time at all? And what can you actually do when violais the correct botanical name, not blooming at all? Answers to these questions can be found here.

Variety of species

The violet family has an extremely large biodiversity. The violas alone, as a member of this plant family, comprise around 500 to 550 species. You don't know exactly because every now and then a new species is found. This enormous diversity sometimes leads to very serious differences in the family. And that in turn means that violets do not have a fixed, general flowering time, but rather develop their flowers at different times over the course of the year from species to species.

Heyday

So if you want to know when exactly a viola will bloom, you should first of all know the species that you have in the garden or in the flower pot. Fortunately, not all of the almost 550 species can be found here. The most important and most common species in our latitudes unfold their flowers at the following times:

• Scented violets: from March to April
• Horned violets: from May to September
• Garden violets Garden pansies: from April to October
• Wood violets: from April to June
• Moor violets: from May to June
• Parma violets: from March to May
• Peony violets: from May to June
• Marsh violets: from April to June
• Wild pansy: from May to September

Incidentally, the different flowering times offer the hobby gardener a great advantage. By cleverly combining several of these species in the garden, the flowering and thus the joy of the blooming splendor can be extended significantly.

No flowers?

Violets are pronounced blooming Plants. If they do not want to bloom at all, there must be obstacles that keep them from doing so. Then it is extremely advisable to put the location, the soil and, above all, the care to the test. If these do not meet the needs of the violas, they will not develop their flowers, or not fully. If you want to make them bloom, depending on the situation, it is best to use the following measures:

• Check location and change if necessary
• Increase humidity and keep it constantly high
• add an acidic component to the soil
• reduce the watering a little
• Add energy through fertilizer
• Do not use a planter that is too large when repotting
• absolutely indulge in hibernation

Diseases or infestation with pests can also be the cause of viola not blooming. Especially aphids, mealybugs, mealybugs, spider mites and fungal infections can become a problem. Regular control of the plants is therefore extremely important. If you discover lice or mites on the leaves and if there are serious changes to the leaves, it is best to get suitable aids from specialist shops.