Viola x wittrockiana Sweet Pea Mixed F1 | Pansy

Viola x wittrockiana Sweet Pea Mixed F1 | Pansy – Romantic Double Blooms with Sweet Pea Charm

Sweet Pea Mixed F1 is a truly captivating pansy variety, featuring 100% double flowers with an upright habit, developed especially for cut flower production. With soft pastel shades of salmon, rose, violet, and white, these blooms evoke the elegance of sweet peas and create the most romantic bouquets. The strong stems and beautifully ruffled petals make them ideal for cutting, while their sweet scent adds charm to floral arrangements and gardens alike.

This variety surprises with blooms that unfurl like sweet peas, and it's not uncommon to see multiple colors on a single stem — a delightful trait influenced by growing conditions. With a tidy, upright growth habit and a hardy nature, Sweet Pea Mixed thrives in beds, borders, containers, and hanging baskets. It also self-seeds readily and may return with new forms year after year.

Key Features

• 100% Double Blooms – Unique sweet pea-like appearance
• Color Mix – Salmon, rose, violet, and white tones
• Excellent Cut Flower – Sturdy stems, 5 cm wide ruffled blooms
• Hardy & Cold-Tolerant – Performs well in spring, autumn, and mild winters
• Pollinator-Friendly – Attracts bees and butterflies
• Fragrant – Light, sweet scent perfect for small arrangements

Plant Details

• Plant Height: 15–20 cm (up to 50 cm for cutting)
• Plant Spacing: 20 cm
• Flower Size: Approx. 5 cm
  
• Location: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Lifespan: Hardy Annual
• Hardiness: Tolerates light frost and cold temperatures

Growing Information

• When to Sow: Spring or Autumn
• Days to Germination: 4–8 days
• Optimal Germination Temp: 18–22°C
• Days to Flowering: 8–10 weeks
• Sowing Depth: Surface sow – requires light for germination
  
• Indoor Sowing:
  • In the North: 12–14 weeks before planting out in spring
  • In the South: Sow in midsummer for fall/winter blooms
• Outdoor Planting: After last frost in spring, or as autumn begins
• Soil Requirements: Moist, rich, well-drained soil; pH 5.5–5.9
• Care Tips:
  • Water sparingly during early growth
  • Deadhead regularly to extend blooming
  • Tolerates cold nights and light frost
• Days to Maturity: Approx. 80–90 days
• Pinching: Not required

Perfect For:

• Romantic borders & flower beds
• Containers and patio pots
• Cut flower bouquets
• Hanging baskets
• Spring & autumn planting programs

Packet Details:

• Note: This is a color mix, so exact shades, patterns, and ruffling may vary from plant to plant — that’s part of the charm!

Add a touch of vintage romance to your garden with Viola x wittrockiana Sweet Pea Mixed F1. With their double blooms, stunning colors, and strong stems, these pansies are a must-have for flower lovers and cut flower growers alike.