Pansy Matrix Midnight Glow Seeds

Pansy Matrix Midnight Glow Seeds produce large, dark-hued flowers on strong, short stems. Early flowering and heat tolerance bring depth and drama to seasonal displays.

Grow it successfully: Read the Pansy Grow Guide.

Quick Grow Facts

• Plant Type: Cool-season short-lived perennial, usually grown as a seasonal annual.
• Scientific Name: Viola × wittrockiana.
• General Sowing Time: Late summer to autumn for winter and early-spring colour; late winter under protection for spring in hard-frost areas.
• Position: Full sun in cool weather; morning sun with afternoon shade as temperatures rise.
• Seed Form: Raw seed.
• Pretreatment: None. Sow the raw seed directly; soaking or chilling is not required.
• Sow Method: Cover with about 3 mm of vermiculite or fine seedling mix; light is not required during germination.
• Germination: About 3–4 days at 18–21°C under controlled propagation; in fluctuating home trays, manage the sowing for up to 14 days.
• Spacing: 20 cm apart.
• Growth Form: Compact and mounded.
• Height: Approximately 20 cm.
• Spread: 20–25 cm.
• Flower Outcome: Extra-large flowers, approximately 9 cm under good conditions.

Why Grow This Variety

• Deep, dark blooms create a dramatic colour accent.
• Large flowers provide strong visual impact.
• Heat tolerance supports reliable performance.
• Uniform flowering on sturdy short stems keeps displays neat.

Garden Uses

Use Matrix Midnight Glow in beds, borders, containers or hanging baskets, especially alongside lighter flowers for strong colour contrast.

Growing Notes

• Sow one raw seed per cell; no soaking or chilling is required.
• Cover with about 3 mm of fine medium and hold at 18–21°C with even moisture; light is not required before emergence.
• Move seedlings into bright light and cooler moving air immediately after emergence.
• Transplant when roots hold the plug and several true leaves have formed, then harden off gradually for 7–10 days.
• Space plants 20 cm apart and water at soil level; avoid waterlogged crowns, crowding and excess nitrogen.

Food-use note: Treat this product as ornamental unless the supplier confirms the exact lot and production inputs are suitable for edible flowers.

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