Viola x wittrockiana Frizzle Burgundy F1 - Pansy

Viola wittrockiana 'Frizzle Burgundy' are unique pansies with frilly corollas. They boast a deep red shade, enhanced by a black central spot. The plants are compact and well-branched, flowering from the end of winter and throughout spring, with a generous re-blooming in autumn. These hardy biennials thrive in cool climates, in humus-rich soil. They are happy in full sun or partial shade.

Garden pansies, sometimes called giant Swiss pansies, are hybrids that are grouped under Viola x wittrockiana. They belong to the Violaceae family and are most often grown as annuals or biennials, although they are theoretically short-lived perennials. This variety is a beautiful improvement. It produces bushy plants that quickly form compact clumps with a rounded habit, measuring about 15cm (6in) in all directions. They flower from the end of winter to the end of spring, and again from the end of summer to the brink of winter. Only frost and high temperatures can slow their exuberant flowering. 'Frizzle Burgundy' bears fully open large flowers, 6 to 7cm (2 to 3in) in diameter. The petals are strongly undulated along the edges, resembling crumpled silk. They are adorned with a deep and intense burgundy red colour, with black macules at the base of the petals, around a tiny bright yellow and white centre. The medium green leaves are elliptical and broadly crenate.

Pansies are wonderful in the garden, but they also work beautifully in a pot on a windowsill to be enjoyed up close. Combine them with heucheras, forget-me-nots, small daffodils, and tulips. They even work well with grasses like Japanese sedge for a contemporary feel. The bluish-green of glaucous fescues also highlights them nicely.

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.