Viola cornuta F1 'Grandissimo Icy Blue' – Large-flowered, cool-blue trendsetter

Viola cornuta F1 'Grandissimo Icy Blue' is a modern, large-flowered viola known for its cool blue flowers and abundant blooms. This heat-tolerant, large-flowered cultivar is ideal for late summer and autumn and combines a long flowering period, compact growth, and vibrant color. Thanks to its improved plant structure and excellent seed quality, 'Grandissimo Icy Blue' offers both gardeners and consumers a reliable and striking performance.

Characteristics of Viola cornuta F1 'Grandissimo Icy Blue'

'Grandissimo Icy Blue' is distinguished by its large, bright blue flowers that add a fresh, cool look to any garden or container. Its compact, branchy growth allows the plant to easily fill pots, containers, and borders, even in warm conditions that standard varieties struggle with. Thanks to its early flowering, this cultivar is perfect for kicking off the viola season, even in late summer or early autumn.

Key Features:

• Botanical name: Viola cornuta F1

• Cultivar: 'Grandissimo Icy Blue'

• Color: Cool blue

• Flower size: Larger flowers than standard Viola

• Height: 15–25 cm

• Flowering: Late summer to autumn, continuous and profuse

• Location: Sun to partial shade

• Uses: Pots, containers, hanging baskets, borders, mixed containers

• Winter hardiness: Semi-hardy; can overwinter in milder climates

Thanks to its large-flowered form, this cultivar provides much more colour per plant and offers an attractive alternative to standard trailing violets.

Benefits and applications

'Grandissimo Icy Blue' is versatile and perfect for various applications in the garden, balcony, and landscape:

• Pots and Containers – fills containers quickly and creates a stunning presentation.

• Hanging baskets – heat-tolerant and large-flowered, ideal for late summer and autumn.

• Borders and mixed containers – adds structure and a pop of color.

• Landscape planting – an economical and colorful option for public or commercial projects.

This large-flowered Viola combines exceptionally well with other autumn performers such as Power, creating a long-lasting and striking seasonal effect.

Care and location

Viola cornuta F1 'Grandissimo Icy Blue' grows best in a sunny to partially shaded location with well-drained, fertile soil. The plant is easy to care for and maintains its compact, bushy growth and abundant flowering, even in warm weather.

Care tips:

• Place in full sun to light shade for maximum color intensity.

• Keep the soil slightly moist, but avoid waterlogging.

• Remove wilted flowers regularly to prolong flowering.

• Combine with other autumn bloomers or large-flowered Viola varieties for a stunning play of colour.

Why choose Viola cornuta F1 'Grandissimo Icy Blue'?

'Grandissimo Icy Blue' offers the perfect combination of large flowers, vibrant color, and heat tolerance. The cool blue flowers, compact growth, and heat tolerance make this cultivar ideal for borders, pots, hanging baskets, and mixed containers. Whether brightening late summer and autumn gardens, commercial display, or balcony planting, Viola cornuta F1 'Grandissimo Icy Blue' delivers color, elegance, and economic value in a single plant.