Matrix® Blue Blotch Pansy

Matrix® Blue Blotch is an extra-large-flowered, mounded pansy in the Matrix series. PanAmerican lists early spring, spring, autumn and winter bloom seasons and an 8-inch height with an 8–10 inch spread. ## Growing Conditions Provide full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil with organic matter. The [PanAmerican Blue Blotch profile](https://www.panamseed.com/Products/046704283000629/pansy-matrix-blue-blotch/) describes the Matrix series as uniform in timing and habit, with flowers that hold up through summer and autumn production conditions. The broader [NC State Extension pansy profile](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/viola-x-wittrockiana/) recommends consistently moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil and notes that pansies thrive in cool weather. ## Garden Uses Plant in containers, borders or grouped beds for seasonal color. Matrix is promoted for uniform color striping in landscape plantings, and pansies are also widely used for bedding and mass planting. ## Maintenance Deadhead spent flowers to encourage a longer bloom period. The Matrix series is described as low maintenance; when summer heat finishes the display, replace plants as needed.