Pansy

Viola x wittrockiana

Pansy belongs to the Viola genus.

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A rich black velvet colour. Neat, compact plants with medium-sized blooms.

Pansy belongs to the Viola genus.

How to grow and keep Pansy happy

How to sow and germinate Pansy

Germinate on serface of a damp seed sowing mix. Apply a fine sprinkling of vermiculite, just covering the seed. Place in propagator or seal container inside a plastic bag till after germination – 10-15 days. If seeds do not germinate in 10-21 days, place container in fridge for 2 weeks, then return to indoors. After germination, transplant when large enough to handle into 3" pots. Acclimatise to outdoors 10-15 days before planting 9" apart.

How to transplant Pansy

How to harvest Pansy

Companion plants for Pansy

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Repellent plants for Pansy

These plants will not grow well with Pansy so avoid planting these within close proximity:

Common Pansy pests

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Common Pansy diseases & problems

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How long does Pansy take to grow?

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