Viola x wittrockiana F1 Fizzy Lemonberry - Pansy

How can you not be charmed by the flowers of Viola x wittrockiana 'Fizzy Lemonberry'? With their frilly petals and delicate and harmonious colours, they are quite irresistible. The lemon-yellow petals are edged with a gradient of purple, and adorned with a dark central spot. This variety will pair perfectly with violet flowers. It is perfect for brightening gardens and balconies. It flowers in autumn, and again in late winter, reaching its peak between March and June. This biennial hybrid pansy is early and particularly vigorous. It is easy to grow in humus-rich moist soil, in a sunny or semi-shaded position.

Garden pansies, sometimes called Swiss giant pansies, are hybrids grouped in the Viola x wittrockiana group. They belong to the Violaceae family and are most often grown as annuals or biennials, although they are theoretically short-lived perennials. The cultivar 'Fizzy Lemonberry' consists of ramified plants that quickly form compact clumps, with a slightly spreading habit, 15 to 20cm (6 to 8in) tall and 20cm (8in) wide. Their flowering occurs early, from October to the end of spring. The fully open 6cm (2in) wide flowers boast a bright lemon-yellow colour, adorned with dark central spots and a border in shades of purple. The centre is occupied by a tiny bright yellow and white heart. The plant has 2 types of leaves: the lower ones are ovate with dentate margins, and the upper ones are narrower and shorter.

Pansies are wonderful in the garden, but they also work beautifully in a pot on a windowsill to be enjoyed up close. They look perfect alongside primroses, wallflowers, grape hyacinths, and daisies. They even work well with grasses like Japanese sedge for a contemporary style. Play with the colours of the pansies, in shades of blue, or in contrast with white or warm colours, and you will achieve different atmospheres.

Pansy petals are edible, and their colours will add a unique touch to salads and pastries. For this use, consider growing them just like you would grow your vegetables, in the most natural way possible.

Please be aware that our plug plants are professional products intended for experienced gardeners. Upon receipt, transplant them as soon as possible in pots and containers, or directly in flower beds.