Viola Jolly Joker x wittrockiana - Pansy

The 'Jolly Jocker' pansy is a variety of pansy that is both original and fascinating: the intense orange of its lower petals contrasts elegantly with the deep violet of its upper petals. It will enchant you all year round, whether in the garden or a pot.

With its retro charm, this tender little flower evokes feelings of yesteryear. It is often undervalued because it is poorly used in public spaces, so it deserves a special place both in the garden and on windowsills.

Belonging to the Violaceae family, the Pansy, Viola x wittrockiana, is sometimes called the Giant Swiss Pansy. It is a perennial herbaceous plant, usually grown as an annual or even as a biennial. Pansies do not exist in the wild; they result from hybridisation between several species of violets. There are wide varieties, all of which bear adorable flowers with five spotted or unspotted petals and whose colour varies. The leaves are medium green, elliptical, and broadly crenate, with a compact and ramified habit.

Pansies are not demanding; they will thrive in the sun or partial shade in moderately rich and well-drained soil. You can sow pansies from February to April for summer flowering or from June to August for spring flowering the following year.

If you love them in the garden, they will be most appreciated in a planter on a windowsill, where you can have them right under your nose while staying warm. You can pair them in large pots or in the garden with Sunpatiens Compact Electric Orange Impatiens, Gogo Purple Sage, or Ivy.

The petals of pansies are edible, and their colours will add a touch of originality to your salads and pastries. To do this, think about growing them as you would grow your vegetables most naturally.