Viola Matrix Rose - Pansy

The Viola x wittrockiana Matrix 'Rose' is a medium-flowered hybrid pansy, with an abundance of perfectly uniform and velvety deep pink flowers, over a very long period. The plants are compact, free-flowering and resistant to cold, diseases and heat. This variety takes off 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 sun or partial shade.

Garden pansies, sometimes called Swiss giant pansies, are actually hybrids that are 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 Rose' 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 'Rose' pansies are open, medium-sized, slightly fragrant flowers with a dark, rich and uniform pink colour, and a tiny yellow and white 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.