Penny violas arrive in October ready to brighten the cool months ahead, with ruffled petals edged in a lighter tone against deep purple centers. They're cheerful in beds, borders, and window boxes, and they'll keep flowering into late winter if you pinch them back occasionally.

Plant them in good soil and give them sunlight — they prefer cooler weather and won't sulk through our milder seasons. These low-growers spread wide and reward regular deadheading with weeks of continuous bloom.