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Common Pansy

Viola X Wittrockiana

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Overview

The Common Pansy (Viola x wittrockiana) stands out with a heart-shaped, overlapping petals and a wide range of vibrant colors. Typically growing to about 6-9 inches in height and spreading up to 9-12 inches, this hardy plant is ideal for borders and containers. It prefers full to partial sun and well-drained soil. Pansies add a splash of color in spring and fall, being frost-tolerant and blooming with proper deadheading.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 6–10Climate Temperate
Common Pansy (Viola X Wittrockiana) — The Common Pansy (Viola x wittrockiana) stands out with a heart-shaped

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
6–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Violaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Photos (130)

Common Pansy (Viola X Wittrockiana) — as pansies perform best with consistent moisture; integrating seamlessly into a garden's ecosystem, image 115
Common Pansy (Viola X Wittrockiana) — though be mindful to avoid waterlogging; annual with multi-colored and yellow blooms, image 116
Common Pansy (Viola X Wittrockiana) — highly favored in landscape design for its array of vivid colors and robust adaptability; when advising, image 128
Common Pansy (Viola X Wittrockiana) — Pansies add a splash of color in spring and fall, being frost-tolerant and blooming with proper deadheading, image 126
Common Pansy (Viola X Wittrockiana) — It prefers full to partial sun and well-drained soil; overlapping petals and a wide range of vibrant colors, image 125
Common Pansy (Viola X Wittrockiana) — this hardy plant is ideal for borders and containers; as pansies perform best with consistent moisture, image 124
Common Pansy (Viola X Wittrockiana) — Typically growing to about 6-9 inches in height and spreading up to 9-12 inches; while pansies are cold-hardy, image 123
Common Pansy (Viola X Wittrockiana) — This hybrid plant typically reaches a modest height of 6 to 9 inches and spreads approximately 9 to 12, image 129
Common Pansy (Viola X Wittrockiana) — making it an excellent choice for ground cover or for adding splashes of color in borders; the Common Pansy, image 130
Common Pansy (Viola X Wittrockiana) — The Common Pansy (Viola x wittrockiana) is a versatile and vibrant flowering plant; they prefer well-drained, image 127

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