Viola x wittrockiana Imperial™ Antique Shades F1 | Pansy

Viola x wittrockiana Imperial™ Antique Shades F1 | Pansy Seeds

Viola x wittrockiana Imperial™ Antique Shades is a premium F1 hybrid pansy offering a sophisticated blend of pastel and antique tones. The blooms—ranging from soft cream, peach, rose, burgundy, gold, to ivory—exude a timeless charm that complements any garden, container, or bouquet.

This vigorous, healthy variety produces mildly fragrant 4–6 cm flowers on strong stems. Excellent overwintering capacity in unheated tunnels makes it a reliable performer even in cooler climates. Perfect for early spring and autumn displays, Imperial™ Antique Shades harmonizes beautifully with tulips, daffodils, and other cool-season flowers.

A true garden classic, it adds elegance, resilience, and subtle fragrance to borders, pots, and floral arrangements.

Plant Details

• Botanical name: Viola x wittrockiana
• Series: Imperial™ Antique Shades F1
• Type: Hardy annual
• Height: 25–33 cm 
• Flower size: 4–6 cm 
• Days to maturity: 70–80 days
• Position: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Rich, moist, well-drained
• Spacing: 15 cm 
• Fragrance: Mildly scented
• Blooming period: Spring & Autumn
• Vase life: 5–7 days

Sowing & Growing Instructions

When to Sow:

• Indoors: 8–12 weeks before last frost (January–March).
• In mild climates: Late summer to autumn (August–September).

How to Sow:

• Sow seeds in trays or pots and cover lightly (requires darkness for germination).
• Keep at 17–20°C; germination in 4–7 days.
• Transplant seedlings when the first true leaves appear.
• Harden off and plant out before the last frost.
• Avoid direct sowing outdoors for best results.

Care Tips:

• Deadhead regularly to promote continuous blooms.
• Water moderately; avoid overwatering.
• Suitable for cool climates—tolerates light frost.
• Ideal for borders, containers, and edible flower use.

Why Grow Viola Imperial™ Antique Shades?

✔ Unique blend of antique pastel tones
✔ Early and long flowering season
✔ Excellent for cut flowers and edible use
✔ Reliable overwintering performance
✔ Compact, healthy, F1 hybrid growth habit