Viola 'Penny Violet Face' (Common Names: Violet Face Pansy, Penny Violet Face)
Detailed Description:
Viola 'Penny Violet Face' is a delightful, compact perennial known for its striking violet blooms with distinctive dark "faces" at the center. This charming variety forms a neat, low-growing mound of dark green, heart-shaped leaves, creating a lush backdrop that highlights its eye-catching flowers. At full growth, 'Penny Violet Face' produces a profusion of blooms that add a whimsical touch to garden beds, borders, and containers. Renowned for its cold tolerance and long flowering period, this viola brings vibrant color to the garden, even during cooler months.
Flowering Period:
'Penny Violet Face' blooms from early spring through late autumn (March to November), providing a continuous display of striking flowers that attract butterflies and add cheer to any garden setting.
Plant Height:
At full maturity, this plant reaches a height of 10-15 cm, making it ideal for the front of borders, as ground cover, or for brightening up containers, window boxes, and hanging baskets.
Planting Location:
Viola 'Penny Violet Face' thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained, fertile soil. It is perfect for garden borders, rockeries, and edging pathways, as well as for use in containers and window boxes, where its compact habit and vibrant blooms can be enjoyed up close. It also makes a great addition to hanging baskets, bringing color to patios and balconies.
Best Uses:
This versatile plant is perfect for adding vivid color to garden beds, borders, and rockeries. Its small size and charming violet flowers with dark faces make it a great choice for containers, hanging baskets, or window boxes, adding a playful touch to outdoor spaces. 'Penny Violet Face' is also ideal for mass plantings, creating a carpet of color that enlivens the garden throughout the growing season.
Care Tips:
Viola 'Penny Violet Face' is easy to care for and thrives in well-drained soil. Water regularly, especially during dry spells, to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming and maintain a tidy appearance. This viola is frost-tolerant, making it an excellent choice for extending garden color into cooler months.
Interesting Facts:
Did you know? Violas, including the 'Penny' series, are known for their prolific blooms and charming “faces,” which have been adored in gardens for centuries. The blooms of 'Penny Violet Face' not only bring vibrant color to the garden but can also be used as edible decorations, adding a beautiful and unique touch to salads, cakes, and drinks.