Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
World/Pandemic
Types
common pear
Viola sororia, Viola odorata, Viola tricolor
Habitat
Humid climates, moist forests
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow, Red, Blue, Purple, Orange, Gold, Light Blue, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Dark Red, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Itchiness
-
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Febrifuge, Sedative
Anti-oxidant, Asthma, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Flowers
Other Uses
Shelterbelt, Used as a dye, Used as firewood, Used for woodware
Culinary use, Making Perfumes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis 'Seckel'
VIOLA 'Gem Plum Antique'
Common Name
Dessert Pear, Pear, Seckel Pear
Viola
In Hindi
Seckel Pear
Viola
In German
Kultur-Birne
Viola
In French
Poirier commun
Alto
In Spanish
peral europeo, peral común
Viola
In Greek
Seckel Pear
Βιόλα
In Portuguese
Seckel Pear
Viola
In Polish
Grusza pospolita
Altówka
In Latin
Seckel Pear
Viola
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Malpighiales
Family
Rosaceae
Violaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Seckel Pear and Viola
Season and care of Seckel Pear and Viola is important to know. While considering everything about Seckel Pear and Viola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Seckel Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Viola season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Seckel Pear is Loam and for Viola is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Seckel Pear is Neutral and for Viola is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Seckel Pear and Viola Physical Information
Seckel Pear and Viola physical information is very important for comparison. Seckel Pear height is 370.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Viola height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Seckel Pear and Viola are as follows:
Seckel Pear flower color: White
Seckel Pear leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Viola flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Blue, Purple, Orange, Gold, Light Blue and Lavender
- Viola leaf color: Green
Care of Seckel Pear and Viola
Care of Seckel Pear and Viola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Seckel Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Viola pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Seckel Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Viola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.