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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 6–10Type AnnualClimate Temperate
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 99

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Annual
Family
Violaceae
Climate
Temperate

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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) — often with charming face-like center markings; pansies can attract pollinators such as butterflies, image 102
Common Pansy (Viola X Wittrockiana) — they prefer well-drained soil with a moderate amount of organic matter; they thrive in temperatures between, image 106
Common Pansy (Viola X Wittrockiana) — When advising clients on care; highly favored in landscape design for its array of vivid colors and robust, image 113
Common Pansy (Viola X Wittrockiana) — though be mindful to avoid waterlogging
Common Pansy (Viola X Wittrockiana) — often with charming face-like center markings
Common Pansy (Viola X Wittrockiana) — overlapping petals and a wide range of vibrant colors
Common Pansy (Viola X Wittrockiana) — though be mindful to avoid waterlogging; annual with multi-colored and yellow blooms
Common Pansy (Viola X Wittrockiana) — and a location that receives full to partial sunlight; though be mindful to avoid waterlogging, image 77
Common Pansy (Viola X Wittrockiana) — annual for full or half or shade; with minimal maintenance, these charming blooms will contribute eye-catching beauty to
Viola X Wittrockiana
Viola X Wittrockiana
Viola X Wittrockiana
Viola X Wittrockiana
Viola X Wittrockiana
Viola X Wittrockiana
Viola X Wittrockiana
Viola X Wittrockiana
Viola X Wittrockiana
Viola X Wittrockiana
Viola X Wittrockiana
Viola X Wittrockiana
Viola X Wittrockiana
Viola X Wittrockiana
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