Description
Matrix True Blue pansy (Viola × wittrockiana) brings rich purplish-blue blooms above a tidy mound of dark green leaves. Plants typically reach about 6–8 inches tall and spread 8–10 inches, making them a colorful choice for edging, window boxes, and mixed cool-season containers.
Growing Matrix True Blue in Alabama
In Alabama, set pansies out in fall for their best display from autumn through spring. Give them full sun during cool weather or morning sun with some afternoon protection as temperatures rise. Plant in fertile, well-drained soil, water at the base when the upper soil begins to dry, and avoid leaving roots waterlogged. A light, balanced fertilizer during active growth supports repeat flowering; remove faded blooms to keep plants neat. Pansies tolerate ordinary winter chills but decline when sustained summer heat arrives.
