Pansy Swiss Giant ‘Red Claret’ Seeds (Viola wittrockiana)

A bold and dramatic pansy variety, Swiss Giant ‘Red Claret’ produces large velvety blooms in deep wine-red shades with a striking dark center. Hardy and reliable, it’s perfect for adding rich color to spring and autumn displays in beds, borders, and containers.

What Makes It Special

• Large velvety blooms in deep claret-red

• Compact and hardy for cool-season planting

• Long flowering season with lasting garden impact

Key Features

• Botanical name: Viola wittrockiana

• Hardy annual/biennial

• Height: 15–20 cm (6–8 in)

• Bloom time: Early spring and autumn

Ideal For

• Beds and borders

• Containers, pots, and window boxes

• Seasonal color in cool weather

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors May–Jun

• Cover seeds lightly with soil and keep moist

• Germination: 10–21 days at 15–20°C

• Transplant seedlings 15–20 cm apart

• Flowers in spring and autumn after sowing