Viola 'Penny Yellow Jump Up': Sunny Yellow Whiskered Faces

Viola 'Penny Yellow Jump Up'

Bright, sunny yellow petals with a contrasting dark blotch and whiskers make Viola 'Penny Yellow Jump Up' a cheerful presence in the cool-season garden. The Penny series delivers this classic "jump up" pattern on uniform, cold-tolerant plants (4–6 inches tall, spreading to 1 foot) with day-length neutral flowering for reliable fall-through-spring color.

Cheerful Bicolor

Each 1–1.25 inch flower features a vibrant yellow background with a deep purple/blue central blotch and fine radiating whiskers. The high contrast creates a friendly "face" that reads well from a distance. 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 Requirements

• Light: Full sun to partial shade. Best in cool weather.
• Height: 4–6 inches.
• Spread: 10–12 inches (1 foot or less).
• Soil: Well-drained, enriched with organic matter.
• Water: Moderate. Keep consistently moist.

Design Ideas

Perfect for brightening winter containers, paired with blue, purple, or orange violas. Delightful in children's gardens and fairy gardens. Use in window boxes and hanging baskets for up-close charm. Mass in beds for a carpet of sunny faces. Reliable for formal edging and overwintering in zones 6–9.

Care Tips

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

Viola 'Penny Yellow Jump Up'—sunny yellow whiskered faces on cold-tough, uniform plants for cool-season cheer.