Viola cornuta F1 'Grandissimo Rose with Eye' – Large-flowered, elegant pink Viola

Viola cornuta F1 'Grandissimo Rose with Eye' is a modern, large-flowered viola known for its deep pink flowers with a contrasting dark eye in the center, creating a striking and elegant look in the garden, on the balcony, or on the patio. This heat-tolerant, large-flowered cultivar is ideal for late summer and autumn planting and combines a long flowering period, compact growth, and a strong color impact. Thanks to its improved plant structure and excellent seed quality, 'Grandissimo Rose with Eye' offers both gardeners and consumers reliable and impressive performance.

Characteristics of Viola cornuta F1 'Grandissimo Rose with Eye'

'Grandissimo Rose with Eye' is distinguished by its large, pink flowers with a contrasting dark center, creating an elegant and striking effect in any planting. Its compact, branched 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 in late summer or early autumn.

Key Features:

• Botanical name: Viola cornuta F1

• Cultivar: 'Grandissimo Rose with Eye'

• Color: Deep pink with dark eye

• 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 delivers more color and visual impact per plant, offering an attractive alternative to standard trailing violets.

Benefits and applications

'Grandissimo Rose with Eye' is versatile and suitable for various applications:

• Pots and Containers – fills containers quickly and creates an eye-catching presentation.

• Hanging Baskets – large-flowered and heat-tolerant, 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 attractive seasonal display.

Care and location

Viola cornuta F1 'Grandissimo Rose with Eye' 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 and keep the plant tidy.

• Combine with other large-flowered Viola varieties for a spectacular colour combination.

Why choose Viola cornuta F1 'Grandissimo Rose with Eye'?

'Grandissimo Rose with Eye' offers the perfect combination of large flowers, a striking dark eye, and heat tolerance. The deep pink flowers with contrasting centers, 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 Rose with Eye' delivers color, elegance, and economic value in a single plant.