Viola x wittrockiana Freefall XL Mix Seeds - Pansy

The 'Freefall XL Mix' Trailing Pansy is a hybrid variety of Viola x wittrockiana. It features very large flowers on a trailing plant. With a mix of colors, the flowering displays shades of mauve, purple, white, bright yellow, dark yellow, and reddish-brown. Its compact habit, non-tangling stems, and early flowering make it stand out, blooming 15 days earlier than usual. It flowers from March to August and is particularly resistant to cold and heat. It is perfect for garden beds and containers.

Belonging to the Violaceae family, the Pansy, Viola x wittrockiana, is sometimes referred to as the Giant Swiss Pansy. It is a perennial herbaceous plant, usually grown as an annual or even a biennial. Pansies do not exist in the wild; they are the result of hybridisation between several species of violets. There are numerous varieties, all of which bear adorable flowers with five spotted or unspotted petals in various colours. The leaves are medium green, elliptical, with deeply scalloped edges and a compact and branching habit.

Pansies are not demanding plants; they thrive in full sun or partial shade, in moderately rich and well-drained soil. Sow them from February to April for summer flowering or from June to August for spring flowering. They are ideal for containers or hanging baskets, although they can also be used to edge borders in the garden. Pair them with small plants with colourful foliage to enhance and modernise their appearance, such as the famous Black Ophiopogon or Carex. Alternatively, a mix with Wallflowers creates a beautiful effect.

Pansy petals are edible, and their colours will add a touch of originality to your salads and pastries. To use in this way, grow them as you would your vegetables, in the most natural way possible.