Viola 'Penny Jump Up Mix': Playful Bicolor Faces for Cool Delight

Viola 'Penny Jump Up Mix'

Whimsical "faces" with distinct whiskered patterns make Viola 'Penny Jump Up Mix' a delight in the cool-season garden. The Jump Up type features a dark face (blotch) with radiating whiskers on a lighter background—classic viola charm. The Penny series delivers this in a uniform, cold-tolerant package (4–6 inches tall, 1 foot spread) with day-length neutral flowering for fall-through-spring color.

Charming Pattern

Each 1–1.25 inch flower displays the classic "jump up" pattern: a dark central blotch with fine whiskers radiating onto lighter petals. Colors in the mix typically include purple/yellow, blue/white, rose/yellow, and similar bicolor combinations. The patterns are consistent and stable. Plants are exceptionally uniform, cold-hardy, and flower heavily in winter's short days.

Growing Conditions

• Sun: Full sun to partial shade. Best in cool temperatures.
• Height: 4–6 inches.
• Spread: 10–12 inches (1 foot or less).
• Soil: Well-drained, organic-rich.
• Water: Moderate. Keep evenly moist.

Design Applications

The whimsical faces shine in containers where they can be viewed up close—window boxes, hanging baskets, patio pots. Delightful in children's gardens and fairy gardens. Mass in beds for a carpet of charming faces. Pair with solid-colored Penny violas in coordinating shades for a sophisticated mix.

Maintenance

Deadhead for continuous bloom. Slow-release fertilizer at planting. Light monthly feeding. Protect from heat. Afternoon shade in warm zones. Edible flowers—faces and all.

Viola 'Penny Jump Up Mix'—playful whiskered faces on uniform, cold-tough plants for cool-season whimsy.