Viola hybrida Matrix F1 Cassis - Pansy

The Viola x wittrockiana Matrix F1 'Cassis' is a hybrid pansy with medium-sized flowers over a very long period. They are bicolored, with two shades of purple and white with large black blotches. The plants are compact, free-flowering, resistant to cold, diseases and heat. This variety starts up very well in spring and does not bolt with the first heat, ensuring a long flowering season. It is easy to grow in humus-rich and moist soil, in a sun or partial shade.

Garden pansies, sometimes called Swiss giant pansies, are actually hybrids grouped in the Viola x wittrockiana group. They belong to the Violaceae family and are most often grown as annuals or biennials, though they are actually short-lived perennials. The 'Matrix F1 Cassis' variety is a bushy plant that quickly forms compact slightly spreading clumps, 20 cm (7.9 in) tall and 20 to 30 cm (11.8 in) wide. It flowers from late winter to late spring, or from late spring to late summer. The Matrix F1 'Cassis' pansies have open, medium-sized, slightly fragrant flowers, with a tiny yellow heart. The 3 lower petals are white, adorned with a beautiful black blotch, while the 2 upper petals are velvety, ranging from purple to violet. The medium green leaves are elliptical and broadly crenated.

In the garden, they are at their best in window boxes, on the windowsill, where you can have them right under your nose whilst keeping them sheltered from the cold. Try combining them with primroses, wallflowers, grape hyacinths, daisies... and even with grasses like Japanese sedge for a graphic, contemporary effect. Lovely combined with Heucheras and tulips, the blue-green of glaucous fescues also enhances them beautifully. Mix them with orange and blue for a real bohemian feel.

Pansy petals are edible, their colours will bring a touch of originality to your salads and pastries. For this, think of growing them as you would grow your own vegetables - as naturally as possible.

Note: Please be aware that our young plant plugs are professional products reserved for experienced gardeners: upon receipt, transplant them as soon as possible, into pots, window boxes or directly into flower beds.