Viola wittrockiana F1 Carrera Blue Blotch plug plant- Swiss Garden Pansy

The 'F1 Carrera Blue Blotch' hybrid pansy offers an abundance of large flowers of a deep blue, contrasting beautifully with the black central macule. Perfect in the company of yellow and white varieties, to brighten up gardens in autumn and again in late winter, reaching its peak between March and June. This biennial pansy is early, robust and floriferous, easy to grow in humus-rich and moist soil, in sun or partial shade.

Garden pansies, sometimes called Swiss giant pansies, are actually hybrids grouped under the name Viola x wittrockiana. They belong to the violet family and are most often grown as annuals or biennials, although they are theoretically perennial but short-lived. The 'F1 Carrera Blue Blotch' variety produces well-branched plants that quickly form compact clumps, 15 to 20 cm (7.9 in) high and 20 cm (7.9 in) wide. Flowering occurs as early as October and lasts until the end of spring. The 6 cm (2.4 in) wide flowers, well open, are adorned with a very deep blue hue, punctuated by a black central 'blotch'. The center 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.

If you love them in the garden you will greatly appreciate them in window boxes, to enjoy while keeping warm inside. Plant alongside primroses, Wallflowers, Grape Hyacinths, Daisies, and even with grasses like Japanese Sedge for a graphic effect with a contemporary feel. Associate with heucheras and tulips. The blue-green of glaucous fescues also enhances them.

The petals of pansies are edible, and their colours will bring a touch of originality to your salads and pastries. For this purpose, think of growing them as you would your vegetables - in the most natural way possible.

Please note that our young plants in mini-plugs are professional products intended for experienced gardeners: upon receipt, transplant them as soon as possible into pots, or directly into flower beds.