Viola cornuta F1 'Penny Purple Picotee' – Graceful Viola with refined purple edge markings

Viola cornuta F1 'Penny Purple Picotee' is an elegant and striking viola from the premium Penny series. This cultivar stands out with its subtle picotee markings, where a soft base color is outlined by a delicate purple edge. This creates a remarkable sense of depth that allows each flower to stand out without being overpowering. Its compact growth, uniform flowering, and strong overall performance make 'Penny Purple Picotee' ideal for both professional growers and enthusiastic gardeners.

With its graceful appearance and long-lasting blooms, this Viola is a valuable addition to pots, balcony boxes, hanging baskets, and borders — perfect for spring and autumn planting.

Key Features

• Botanical name: Viola cornuta F1

• Cultivar: 'Penny Purple Picotee'

• Color: Picotee – light flower with elegant purple edge markings

• Flowering: Early, very uniform, long lasting and with strong repeat flowering

• Height: 15–20 cm

• Habit: Compact, bushy, strongly branching

• Location: Sun to partial shade

• Uses: Pots, balcony boxes, hanging baskets, borders, mixed containers and landscape planting

The refined purple edging gives this variety a luxurious appearance that fits perfectly in both modern and classic planting designs.

Strengths and differentiating benefits

1. High-quality, uniform growth

As part of the Penny series, 'Penny Purple Picotee' guarantees excellent uniformity, bushy growth, and a natural compactness. The plant maintains its shape without spreading, giving it a well-groomed appearance both in pots and in the garden.

2. Less use of growth regulators

Thanks to the strong, compact plant structure, there's significantly less need for growth regulators. This makes cultivation more efficient, environmentally friendly, and predictable.

3. Early and long-lasting flowering

This cultivar blooms early in the season and continues to flower profusely, even in cooler conditions. Its uniform flowering period makes it ideal for both commercial cultivation and home gardening projects.

4. Versatile in use

'Penny Purple Picotee' performs excellently in various applications:

• Balcony and terrace – in pots and containers for an elegant whole

• Hanging baskets – compact growth and rich flowering provide a lush appearance

• Borders and garden beds – ideal as a foreground plant or mass planting

• Mixed containers – combine beautifully with pastel shades, white, blue and pink

Thanks to its graceful colour accents, this Viola suits almost any garden or patio style.

Location and care

Location: Sun to partial shade
Soil: Airy, well-drained potting soil or garden soil

Care tips

• Keep the soil evenly moist, especially in warm weather or during the rooting phase.

• Remove faded flowers regularly (deadheading) to encourage further flowering.

• Combine with other violas or seasonal bloomers for a harmonious or contrasting play of colour.

The strong, branching habit means that 'Penny Purple Picotee' can withstand varying conditions, meaning the plant remains attractive even in cool or wet weather.

Why choose Viola cornuta F1 'Penny Purple Picotee'?

'Penny Purple Picotee' is the perfect viola for those seeking refinement, strong performance, and long-lasting color. The purple picotee edge gives this cultivar an elegant appearance, while the plant itself remains reliable, compact, and floriferous throughout the season.

Whether you're a professional grower, garden center, landscape designer, or amateur gardener, this Viola brings style, harmony, and quality to any setting. With its early flowering, exceptional uniformity, and versatility, 'Penny Purple Picotee' is a beautiful choice for pots, borders, balcony plantings, and mixed containers.