Viola x wittrockiana Ruffles Purple White Rim - Pansy

Viola 'Ruffles Purple White Rim' is a stunning hybrid with large double flowers in contrasting and bicolour frilly corollas. This pansy possesses a charm that is both old-fashioned and luxurious. This selection also exhibits good resistance to heat and snow. The flowering lasts for weeks, especially in spring, on compact and well-branched plants. A star of flower boxes, it is a perfect little plant for brightening up gardens and balconies. Plant your pansies in rich and moist soil, in a sunny or semi-shaded location.

Garden pansies, sometimes called Swiss giant pansies, are hybrids grouped under Viola x wittrockiana. They belong to the Violaceae family and are most often cultivated as annuals or biennials, although they are theoretically short-lived perennials. The 'Ruffles Purple White Rim' variety, developed in Germany, produces well-branched plants that quickly form compact clumps, reaching a height of 15 to 20cm (6 to 8in) and a width of 20cm (8in). They flower early, from November-December to May. The fully open 6 to 8cm (2 to 3in) wide flowers display numerous petals with highly undulated edges. The upper side of the petals is as distinct as the lower side, so that the softer or warmer shades of each side blend together, creating a gentle effect. The colour palette includes purple-violet, black, mauve, and white, all enhanced by a bright yellow centre.

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 sculptural effect in a contemporary style. The bluish-green of glaucous fescues also highlights them well.

Pansy petals are edible, and their colours will bring a touch of originality to salads and pastries. For this use, think of growing them as 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.