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Ruffles Dark Heart Pansy

Ruffles Dark Heart Pansy

VIOLA x wittrockiana 'Ruffles Dark Heart'

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Common Name(s)
Ruffles Series Pansy
Lifespan
Annual
Foliage Color
Green
Themes
Gothic
Ship Size
4"

Ruffles Dark Heart Pansy (VIOLA x wittrockiana 'Ruffles Dark Heart') is a dramatic and high-fashion addition to the cool-weather garden, prized for its large, intensely frilled blooms. Each flower features velvety petals in an incredibly dark, near-black purple hue, contrasted by a bright, piercing yellow eye at the center. The unique, wavy "ruffled" edges of the petals create a three-dimensional, orchid-like texture that makes this variety stand out from traditional flat-faced pansies. Its mounding, compact habit ensures that the striking floral display is held neatly above the lush, oval-shaped green foliage.This professional-grade selection arrives with a Professional Grade root system, developed for rapid establishment and superior seasonal vigor. Rooted in our organic heritage, this pansy is an ideal choice for high-impact container "thrillers," decorative window boxes, or as a sophisticated cool-season border plant. Whether planted in garden beds or premium pots, it provides a luxurious and reliable performance that draws the eye and enhances the garden's color palette during the cooler months of spring and autumn.Why You'll Love It:Dramatic Ruffled Texture: The unique frilled edges of each bloom provide a high-end, luxury aesthetic that mimics exotic orchids. Intense Color Contrast: The deep, velvety purple petals juxtaposed with a bright yellow "dark heart" create a stunning visual focal point. Superior Cool-Season Vigor: This variety is specifically bred to thrive in the crisp air of early spring and late autumn.Compact & Mounded Form: Maintains a tidy, manicured shape that is perfect for small-space gardening and mixed containers.Pollinator Support: Provides an essential early-season nectar source for bees and beneficial insects emerging in the spring.These 4" healthy live plants thrive in full sun to partial shade and prefer consistently moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. As a hardy biennial often grown as an annual, it performs best in cooler temperatures and should be protected from extreme summer heat. Mature height: 6–8 inches; spread: 6–8 inches. Bloom time: Spring and Autumn.