Viola hybrida Matrix F1 Orange Deep - Pansy

The Viola x wittrockiana Matrix F1 'Orange Deep' is a medium-sized hybrid pansy, with an abundance of pure to intense orange flowers over a very long period. The plants are compact, free-flowering, cold, disease and heat resistant. This variety takes off very well in spring and does not go to seed with the first heat, which ensures a long flowering season. It is easy to grow in humus-rich and moist soil, in 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 'Orange Deep' variety is a bushy plant that forms compact, slightly spreading clumps, 15 cm (5.9 in) in height and 20 cm (7.9 in) in width. It flowers from late winter to late spring, or from late spring to late summer. The Matrix F1 'Orange Deep' pansies are medium-sized, open, slightly fragrant flowers, which have two shades of orange, more golden on the outside of the petals, darker on the inside, with a tiny yellow heart. 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.

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.