Viola cornuta F1 'Penny Primrose Bicolor' – Bicoloured beauty in pot and border

Viola cornuta F1 'Penny Primrose Bicolor' is a striking and elegantly flowering pansy, beloved for its bicolor flowers, compact growth, and reliable blooms. This cultivar combines ornamental value, versatility, and robustness—ideal for borders, pots, containers, and balcony or patio plantings. Thanks to its strong root development, compact habit, and uniform blooms, 'Penny Primrose Bicolor' delivers a high-quality, visually appealing result for both gardeners and amateur growers.

Key Features

• Botanical name: Viola cornuta F1

• Cultivar: 'Penny Primrose Bicolor'

• Flower colour: Bicolour – usually soft primrose and cream to whitish shades, often with subtle contrasting accents

• Growth habit: Compact, bushy and non-spreading — ideal for pots and borders

• Height: ± 15–20 cm

• Flowering: Early to mid-season and – with good care – repeat or continuous flowering

• Location: Sun to partial shade, in well-drained soil

• Uses: Pots, balcony boxes, hanging baskets, borders, mixed containers, patio and balcony planting; also suitable for mass planting in borders or landscaping.

The bicolour flowers and compact growth make this Viola a subtle yet distinctive choice, adding a soft, fresh touch to any garden design or container planting.

Benefits for gardeners and consumers

• Visual elegance through color contrast: The two-tone flowers—often in soft primrose or cream/white—give a fresh, light appearance and complement many other garden and patio plants.

• Compact and easy to combine: Thanks to its compact, bushy growth, the plant requires little space and combines excellently with other annuals, perennials or ornamental grasses in containers.

• Robust growth and good plug quality: Strong root formation ensures a healthy start and a strong plant; also suitable for professional cultivation or sale.

• Uniform and reliable flowering: Thanks to the consistent flowering frames and good plant structure, the cultivar blooms evenly and attractively — important for sales, display, or border use.

• Versatile: Suitable for balcony boxes, hanging baskets, patio pots, as well as larger borders and mixed plantings.

Location & care

For optimal growth and flowering, choose a sunny to partially shaded location with light, well-drained soil. The following simple tips will help keep the plant in top condition:

• Plant in pots, containers or borders with high-quality potting soil or garden soil with good drainage.

• Keep the soil slightly moist, especially for young plants or during warm weather; avoid prolonged waterlogging.

• Remove faded flowers regularly to prolong flowering and encourage new buds.

• Combine with other compatible plants (preferably low to medium height) for a harmonious color and texture effect.

Ideal applications & combinations

'Penny Primrose Bicolor' is very versatile:

• Balcony and terrace: in pots and balcony boxes for a fresh, elegant colour.

• Hanging baskets & containers: compact growth and constantly blooming flowers create a lush effect.

• Borders & mixed plantings: beautiful as a foreground plant or in combination with taller (perennial) plants and ornamental grasses.

• Mass planting: for larger areas of colour or border edges — the uniform flowering creates cohesion and tranquility.

Combinations with white, pastel or contrasting darker coloured flowers create a subtle or striking effect.

Why choose Viola cornuta F1 'Penny Primrose Bicolor'?

If you're looking for a viola that combines elegance, reliability, and versatility, then 'Penny Primrose Bicolor' is an excellent choice. The bicolor flowers bring freshness and lightness—perfect for spring or autumn planting. Its compact, bushy growth, uniform blooms, and robust quality make this cultivar ideal for both hobby gardens and commercial cultivation or sale.

Whether it's pots on the patio, balcony boxes or borders in the garden — with Viola cornuta F1 'Penny Primrose Bicolor' you bring colour, charm and convenience into your home.