Ruffles Soft Lavender Pansy

Ruffles Soft Lavender Pansy (Viola x wittrockiana 'Ruffles Soft Lavender') is an enchanting, large-flowered pansy variety prized for its exceptionally beautiful, frilly blooms in soft lilac-purple with delicate white and lavender edges that give each flower a distinctly ruffled, old-fashioned charm. The large, free-flowering blooms are produced on compact, upright plants that maintain a neat, tidy habit throughout the cool growing season — delivering a refined and romantic display in spring and fall borders, containers, and window boxes that is simply irresistible to gardeners who appreciate classic cottage garden style. The distinctive ruffled petal edges and soft, blended lavender tones make this one of the most uniquely beautiful pansy selections available.These Professional Grade 4" plants are grown to the highest nursery standards, delivering well-rooted transplants that establish quickly and bloom prolifically in cool-season garden conditions. Ruffles Soft Lavender Pansy thrives in full sun to partial shade with rich, moist, well-drained soil and performs at its best during the cool temperatures of spring and fall — making it the perfect choice for extending seasonal color before and after the summer heat. Its refined, ruffled blooms and soft lavender color palette integrate beautifully into cool-season mixed plantings, spring container designs, and cottage garden borders. Exquisitely Ruffled Large Blooms: Large, frilly flowers with distinctively ruffled petal edges in soft lilac-purple with white and lavender accents deliver an enchanting, old-fashioned cottage garden beauty that stands apart from standard pansy varieties. Free-Flowering Cool-Season Performance: Compact, upright plants produce an abundance of large blooms throughout the cool growing seasons of spring and fall, providing prolific, reliable color when warm-season annuals have not yet begun or have already faded. Outstanding Container & Window Box Plant: Compact habit and refined ruffled blooms make this an ideal choice for spring and fall patio containers, window boxes, and mixed cool-season planters where its delicate beauty can be appreciated up close. Edible Blooms: Pansy flowers are edible and make beautiful, delicate garnishes for salads, desserts, and spring table presentations — adding culinary versatility to their considerable ornamental appeal. Cool Weather Tolerant: Performs beautifully in cool spring and fall temperatures, tolerating light frost and continuing to bloom in conditions that would stop warm-season flowers entirely — an essential cool-season color plant. These 4" healthy live plants thrive in full sun to partial shade with rich, moist, well-drained soil. Water regularly and consistently. Performs best in cool temperatures of spring and fall; heat causes decline in midsummer. Plant in early spring as soon as soil can be worked, or in fall for winter/spring bloom in mild climates. Tolerates light frost. Mature height 6–10 inches with a spread of 9–12 inches. Deadhead regularly to encourage continuous bloom production. Replace with warm-season annuals when summer heat arrives.