Viola hybrida Inspire F1 Orange Blotch - Pansy

Viola Inspire Orange Blotch is undoubtedly one of the best hybrid pansies in its category, ideal for brightening up window boxes and flower beds from the end of winter. It produces an abundance of flowers in a bright and clear orange, highlighted by almost black macules. They are carried by short but sturdy stems, which allow the corollas to bloom widely towards the sky. The plants are compact, early-flowering, and perfectly uniform. This variety regrows well in spring and does not bolt with the first heat, ensuring a long flowering period. It is an easy-to-grow biennial plant in humus-rich moist soil.

Garden pansies, sometimes called giant Swiss pansies, are hybrids 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 ramified plant that quickly forms compact clumps with a slightly spreading habit, 15cm (6in) in height and 20cm (8in) in width. It blooms early, from the end of winter to the end of spring, or from the end of spring to the end of summer. It bears fully open medium-sized flowers, 6cm (2in) wide, adorned with a beautiful orange colour. Black macules form a four-leaf clover at the base of the petals, around a tiny bright yellow and white centre. The medium green leaves are elliptical and widely crenate.

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 go well with grasses like Japanese sedge for a contemporary effect. Play with the colours of 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 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.