Viola x wittrockiana ‘Aurora Shades F1’ | Pansy

A delicately painted pansy of rare elegance, ‘Aurora Shades F1’ captures attention with its soft yellow petals edged in a fine blue picotee. This refined contrast creates a luminous, almost hand-painted effect, giving each bloom a light, airy presence while maintaining strong visual impact.

The interplay between warm yellow tones and the cool blue edging brings depth and intrigue, making this variety especially valuable for both garden design and floral work. Despite its delicate appearance, Aurora grows on sturdy, reliable plants that perform consistently across the season.

Perfectly suited for autumn and spring production, this variety offers both ornamental beauty and practical performance. When grown closer together, stems can lengthen over time, making it a charming addition to cut flower gardens.

Plant Details

• Plant Type: Hardy annual
• Height: 20–25 cm (up to 50 cm when grown for cutting)
• Spacing: 10–15 cm
• Habit: Compact, sturdy
• Site: Full sun
• Days to Maturity: 80–90 days
• Pinching: Not required

Sowing Instructions

• Start Indoors: 8–12 weeks before last frost
• Sowing Depth: Surface sow – requires light to germinate
• Germination: Up to 14 days
• Soil: Moist, well-drained seed compost
• Transplanting: Harden off and plant outdoors after last frost

Growing Tips

• Ideal for beds, containers, and seasonal displays
• Suitable for cut flower production with closer spacing
• Stems lengthen over time, improving cutting quality
• Performs beautifully in cooler seasons

Harvest & Vase Life

• Harvest Stage: As blooms begin to open
• Vase Life: 5–7 days
• Note: Stems continue to elongate in water

Why Grow ‘Aurora Shades F1’?

✔ Unique yellow flowers with fine blue picotee edges
✔ Elegant, hand-painted appearance
✔ Strong, reliable plants with excellent uniformity
✔ Ideal for autumn and spring sales
✔ Suitable for both ornamental use and cutting

Packet Information

Each plant may show slight variation in tone and picotee intensity, creating a naturally soft and artistic display.