Viola 'Penny White': Pure White Simplicity for Cool Seasons

Viola 'Penny White'

Clean, pure white flowers without blotches or whiskers make Viola 'Penny White' a versatile, elegant choice for cool-season plantings. The Penny series delivers this classic color on uniform, cold-tolerant plants (4–6 inches tall, spreading to 1 foot) with day-length neutral flowering—ensuring masses of 1–1.25 inch blooms from fall through spring.

Simple Perfection

The flowers are a pristine, clear white with a tiny golden eye—no blotch, no whiskers. This simplicity makes 'Penny White' the ultimate mixer, pairing beautifully with every other viola color. Plants are exceptionally uniform, cold-hardy (surviving hard freezes), and flower heavily in winter's short days. The compact, mounding habit stays neat without pinching.

Cultural Needs

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

Design Applications

The ultimate versatile white: use in monochromatic white gardens, as a neutral mixer in mixed containers, for edging paths, underplanting spring bulbs, and filling window boxes. The pure white glows in low winter light. Reliable for overwintering in zones 6–9. Also lovely in moon gardens for evening enjoyment.

Care

Deadhead spent blooms. Slow-release fertilizer at planting. Light monthly feeding. Protect from summer heat. Afternoon shade in warm climates. Edible flowers for clean white garnishes.

Viola 'Penny White'—pure, simple white on cold-tough, uniform plants for versatile cool-season elegance.