Viola cornuta F1 'Penny Beaconsfield' – Robust, richly flowering Viola for garden and landscape

Viola cornuta F1 'Penny Beaconsfield' is a large-flowered, compact-growing viola known for its abundant and uniform blooms. Thanks to its strong branching at the base, this cultivar offers continuous bloom throughout the season, making it a striking addition to both retail and garden settings. Its non-sprawling habit creates a neat and attractive appearance in pots, containers, borders, and landscaping projects.

Characteristics of Viola cornuta F1 'Penny Beaconsfield'

'Penny Beaconsfield' stands out for its compact, robust habit and the abundance of flowers that repeat throughout the series. The strong branching at the base supports uniform flowering and minimizes the need for growth regulators, making cultivation more sustainable and efficient. The plant produces healthy, robust roots, which form the basis for high-quality plugs and guarantee a high-performing end product.

Key Features:

• Botanical name: Viola cornuta F1

• Cultivar: 'Penny Beaconsfield'

• Color: Rich flowering (multiple colors available)

• Growth habit: Compact and non-spreading

• Height: 15–20 cm

• Flowering: Early to mid season, continuous and uniform

• Location: Sun to partial shade

• Use: Pots, containers, borders, landscaping planting

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

Thanks to its compact, branched growth and uniform flowering, this cultivar delivers high-quality results for both consumer and commercial applications.

Benefits for growers and consumers

'Penny Beaconsfield' was designed with both ease of cultivation and consumer performance in mind:

• Grower-friendly habit – reduces the need for growth regulators, enabling more sustainable cultivation.

• Robust root formation – guarantees strong plugs and a high-quality end product.

• Uniform flowering – ensures a consistent presentation across all colours and series.

• Strong in landscape planting – performs excellently even under challenging weather conditions and heat.

These qualities make 'Penny Beaconsfield' an excellent choice for commercial cultivation, garden centres and landscaping projects.

Application in garden and balcony

'Penny Beaconsfield' is versatile and suitable for various applications:

• Borders and mass plantings – compact growth and abundant flowering fill the space completely and create a colorful effect.

• Pots and containers – uniform flowering and a robust structure ensure an attractive presentation on a balcony, patio, or windowsill.

• Landscape planting – ideal for public green spaces, commercial projects, and garden replanting.

Thanks to its repeated and consistent flowering, this Viola is perfect for combining with other annuals or perennials for a long-lasting display of colour.

Care and location

Viola cornuta F1 'Penny Beaconsfield' grows best in a sunny to partially shaded location with well-drained, moist soil. The plant is low-maintenance and retains its compact habit and abundant flowering, even in challenging weather conditions.

Care tips:

• Place in full sun to light shade for optimal flowering and color.

• Keep the soil slightly moist, but avoid waterlogging.

• Remove wilted flowers regularly to prolong flowering and maintain a neat appearance.

• Combine with other large-flowered Viola varieties or seasonal bloomers for a long-lasting colour combination.

Why choose Viola cornuta F1 'Penny Beaconsfield'?

'Penny Beaconsfield' offers the perfect combination of robustness, abundant flowering, and ease of cultivation. Its compact, branched habit, uniform flowering, and strong performance in both retail and garden settings make this cultivar a reliable choice for growers, consumers, and landscape professionals. Whether for pots, containers, borders, or large-scale landscaping, Viola cornuta F1 'Penny Beaconsfield' delivers color, quality, and durability in a single plant.