Cool Wave® Burgundy Velour Pansy (Viola × wittrockiana ‘Cool Wave® Burgundy Velour’)

Cool Wave® Burgundy Velour Pansy (Viola × wittrockiana ‘Cool Wave® Burgundy Velour’) is a dramatic trailing pansy prized for its luxurious velvet-like blooms, vigorous spreading habit, and outstanding cool-season performance. This award-winning variety produces masses of rich burgundy-purple flowers that create a sophisticated display in hanging baskets, containers, window boxes, and garden beds.

The large blooms feature deep wine-purple to burgundy petals with a velvety appearance that adds depth and elegance to spring and fall plantings. The rich colouring stands out beautifully against green foliage and pairs exceptionally well with silver, pink, yellow, white, and lavender companion plants. The flowers attract early-season pollinators while providing weeks of vibrant colour during cooler temperatures.

Unlike traditional upright pansies, Cool Wave® Burgundy Velour develops a spreading and trailing habit that allows stems to cascade gracefully from containers and cover larger garden areas. Its cold tolerance and vigorous growth make it ideal for extending the gardening season, often blooming through light frosts and cool spring weather.

In Alberta, Cool Wave® Burgundy Velour delivers exceptional performance during spring and fall, providing rich colour and reliable blooms when temperatures are too cool for many summer annuals.