Frizzle Sizzle Burgundy

Family: Violaceae Flower

Planting Schedule

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Velvety petals unfurl in a riot of burgundy warmth, their edges boldly ruffled like fine lace—an arresting, frizzle-sizzle bloom that looks freshly painted even on cool mornings.

Frizzle Sizzle Burgundy carries a compact, tidy habit with richly saturated color and a velour-like texture that makes every bed, border, and container feel instantly dressed. Ideal for long-season garden color, it shines as a bedding pansy and as a standout accent in mixed plantings where cold-tolerant charm is the goal.

Light: Part SunMaturity: 75 DaysHabit: Rosette

Botanical illustration of Frizzle Sizzle Burgundy

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Frizzle Sizzle Burgundy Planting Dates by USDA Zone

Estimated US hardiness-zone windows for sow, transplant, and harvest. Enter a US ZIP above for exact local dates, or open a zone below.

Zone	Start Indoors	Sow / Transplant	Harvest
Zone 1a	Protected Environment Only
Zone 1b	Protected Environment Only
Zone 2a	Mar 16th	May 11th	Jul 25th – Aug 29th
Zone 2b	Mar 6th	May 1st	Jul 15th – Aug 25th
Zone 3a	Mar 6th	May 1st	Jul 15th – Sep 1st
Zone 3b	Mar 10th	May 5th	Jul 19th – Sep 21st
Zone 4a	Mar 6th	May 1st	Jul 15th – Sep 24th
Zone 4b	Mar 4th	Apr 29th	Jul 13th – Sep 27th
Zone 5a	Feb 27th	Apr 24th	Jul 8th – Sep 30th
Zone 5b	Feb 23rd	Apr 20th	Jul 4th – Oct 5th
Zone 6a	Feb 20th	Apr 17th	Jul 1st – Oct 10th
Zone 6b	Feb 14th	Apr 11th	Jun 25th – Oct 16th
Zone 7a	Feb 9th	Apr 6th	Jun 20th – Oct 20th
Zone 7b	Jan 30th	Mar 27th	Jun 10th – Oct 28th
Zone 8a	Jan 21st	Mar 18th	Jun 1st – Nov 5th
Zone 8b	Jan 12th	Mar 9th	May 23rd – Nov 12th
Zone 9a	Dec 26th	Feb 20th	May 6th – Nov 26th
Zone 9b	Dec 1st	Jan 26th	Apr 11th – Dec 9th
Zone 10a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 15th – Feb 28th
Zone 10b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 15th – Feb 28th
Zone 11a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 15th – Feb 28th
Zone 11b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 15th – Feb 28th
Zone 12a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 15th – Feb 28th
Zone 12b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 15th – Feb 28th
Zone 13a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 15th – Feb 28th
Zone 13b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 15th – Feb 28th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	75
Sun Requirements	Part Sun
Growth Habit	Rosette
Support Needed	None
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	65
Min Soil Temp (°F)	40
Min Night Temp (°F)	28
Harden Off (days)	5

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

These pansy petals are best treated like edible lace: delicate, mildly floral, and easy to bruise—use them as a late-stage finish so their velour texture doesn’t get waterlogged.

Best Uses

tossing into bitter-green salads as a color-forward, non-weeping garnish
floating on chilled drinks or syrups to perfume without overpowering
finishing duty on shortbread, custards, or yogurt for a delicate, pretty crunch-soft mouthfeel
folding sparingly into compound butter or a light finishing salt

Flavor Profile

mild, slightly grassy viola flavor soft, velvety petal texture gentle floral sweetness

Kitchen Pairings

lemon balsamic vinegar goat cheese honey dark chocolate

Frequently Asked Questions

What pest or disease most often affects Viola × wittrockiana (pansies), and how can I fix it?

Pansies commonly develop downy mildew and leaf spot during cool, wet weather; symptoms include yellowing patches, gray-brown spots, and fuzzy growth on the undersides of leaves. Remove infected leaves and improve airflow by spacing plants and watering at the soil line (not overhead), then consider a labeled fungicide for mildew/leaf spot if it keeps spreading. Catching it early is key—once the canopy stays wet, it spreads quickly in home gardens.

How often should I water Viola × wittrockiana during the main growing phase?

During active growth, water to keep the soil evenly moist but not soggy—about 1 inch (2.5 cm) per week total rainfall and irrigation is a good target, adjusted for heat and container size. Let the top 1 inch of soil dry slightly before watering again to prevent root stress and foliar disease. In part sun, check moisture more often in containers because they dry out faster than ground beds.

How do I tell when Viola × wittrockiana ‘Frizzle Sizzle Burgundy’ is ready to harvest?

This pansy is typically harvested for blooms rather than the whole plant: pick flowers when they’re fully open and deeply colored (usually around 75 days from sowing). Choose blooms with strong petal frill and vivid burgundy tones, and harvest in the morning after any dew has dried. Deadhead regularly by removing spent flowers at the base to encourage more flowering rather than waiting for seed set.