- Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 8 Inches
- Mature Spread 8 - 10 Inches
- Growing Zones 7 - 11
- Use As A Filler In Containers
Matrix® Halloween Pansy’s showy, extra-large, orange and plum flowers stand out against its bluish-green foliage. Otherwise known as Viola x wittrockiana ’Matrix Halloween’, this pansy produces more blooms than most pansy hybrids, atop solid stems. Matrix® Halloween is cold hardy in zones 7 to 11, flowering from spring until frost. This herbaceous annual attracts pollinators, including hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees.
Originating in parts of Asia and Europe, Matrix® Halloween Pansy adores cool weather and stays compact. Easy to care for and low maintenance, it makes a wonderful addition to borders, beds, and containers. Plant it along the edges of sidewalks and driveways to soften hard edges. Use it as a filler in a container combination, or add it to window boxes and strawberry vases. The flowers are lovely dried and can be pressed in a book, or surprise family and friends with a vanilla buttercream adorned with a few colorful candied pansies.
Matrix® Halloween Pansy Care
Plant pansies during spring in partial to full sun. Protect the foliage in warmer climates from the harsh afternoon sun if possible. The soil should be organic, moist, well drained, and acidic. An optimal soil pH range is 5.5 to 6. To avoid fungal disease, amend poorly draining soil with compost. To reduce water loss, apply a few inches of organic mulch. Having medium watering needs, this plant requires about an inch of water weekly. Apply a balanced organic fertilizer such as Espoma Bio-tone® Starter Plus at planting, and then Espoma Flower-tone® in midseason (3-4-5).
Matrix® Halloween Pansy is a low-maintenance perennial. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage flowering, and cut back growth to a few inches during midsummer to rejuvenate growth in the fall. Remove any brown foliage as it appears throughout the growth cycle. For container plants, select a pot with sufficient drainage holes and water only when the top inch of soil is dry. Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer once a month.
Matrix® Halloween Pansy Spacing
Matrix® Halloween Pansy grows 8 inches high and spreads 8 to 10 inches. Space each plant 8 to 10 inches apart. Plant with asters, snapdragons, violas, and mums in foundation plantings and beds. Add it to pollinator and cottage gardens. Create container combinations with pansies as the filler, and add a thriller and spiller like ranunculus and sweet alyssum.
Matrix® Halloween Pansy Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 7 - 11 |
| Plant Type: Annuals |
| Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 8 Inches |
| Mature Spread: 8 - 10 Inches |
| Spacing: 8 Inches |
| Habit: Mounded |
| Flower Color(s): Orange, Purple |
| Flower Description: |
| Bloom Period: |
| Foliage Type: Herbaceous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: |
| Seasonal Interest: Fall Flowering |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: N/A |
| Tolerates: Heat |
| Attracts: Bees |
| Container Role: Filler |
| Uses: Borders, Combinations, Containers, Hanging Baskets |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers |
| Brand: |
| Common Name: Matrix Halloween Pansy |
| Other Name(s): Extra-Large-Flowered Pansy |
| Scientific Name: Viola x wittrockiana 'Matrix Halloween' |
- SKU:
- PANHAP123
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty, whether you're a new gardener or an expert. There are many variables outside of anyone's control that can cause a plant to die. Hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, diseases & pests are all good examples of what can cause plants to die. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all of the unknowns and will replace your plant if something were to happen to it.
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Plant Shipping
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Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
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Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
Get your order in early to reserve your plants for Spring planting!
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
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