Viola x wittrockiana ‘Flamenco White with Blotch F1’ | Pansy

Pansy · Flamenco Series · Cut Flower & Container Variety

A striking addition to the Flamenco series, ‘White with Blotch F1’ features large, exquisitely ruffled blooms in soft white, dramatically marked with a deep central blotch. Each flower carries a sense of movement and texture, combining elegance with bold visual contrast.

This newly developed series brings together double and semi-double flower forms on compact, well-branched plants that remain neat and uniform throughout the season. Early flowering and surprisingly weather-tolerant, Flamenco is especially suited to container growing, where its intricate beauty can be fully appreciated.

Despite its refined appearance, this variety is both vigorous and reliable, performing beautifully in both ornamental plantings and production settings. With closer spacing, it can also be grown for cut flower use, producing textured, romantic stems ideal for natural-style arrangements.

Perfect for autumn and spring sales, offering long-lasting seasonal colour and high visual impact.

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Viola x wittrockiana
• Plant Type: Hardy annual
• Height: 15–25 cm (up to ~45 cm for cutting)
• Bloom Size: 5–6 cm
• Habit: Upright, compact, well-branched
• Pot Size: 10–12 cm
• Spacing: 10–15 cm
• Days to Maturity: 8–10 weeks after transplant
• Flowering Period: Spring & autumn
• Position: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Moist, well-drained, rich in organic matter

Sowing Instructions

• Sowing Time: Late summer to early spring
• Sowing Depth: Surface sow – requires light for germination
• Germination: 10–14 days at 15–18°C
• Transplanting: Prick out into 9 cm pots once seedlings are large enough to handle
• Planting Out: Harden off and plant outdoors after frost risk has passed

Growing Tips

• Deadhead regularly to promote continuous flowering
• Plant closer or in light shade to encourage longer stems for cutting
• Ideal for containers, garden beds, and cut flower production
• Harvest when blooms are just beginning to open — stems may continue to elongate in water

Care

• Water moderately and ensure good drainage
• Avoid overwatering
• Remove spent blooms to extend flowering
• Suitable for overwintering in mild climates

Perfect For

• Cottage and cutting gardens
• Patio containers and hanging baskets
• Elegant seasonal displays
• Spring and autumn colour

Key Features

✔ Large, ruffled double and semi-double blooms
✔ Elegant white flowers with dramatic central blotch
✔ Early flowering and weather-tolerant
✔ Compact, well-branched plants — ideal for pots
✔ Excellent cut flower potential
✔ Each bloom unique in texture and form

Packet Information

• F1 Hybrid
• Natural variation in ruffling and colour depth
• Every flower is unique