Pansy 'Majestic Giants'

Viola x wittrockiana

How to grow Pansy 'Majestic Giants'

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Majestic Giants is generally regarded as a half hardy plant, so it will require protection in frosts and low temperatures.

Growing Majestic Giants from seed

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.

Sow at a depth of approx. 0.0 inches (0.0 cm) and aim for a distance of at least 8.97 inches (23.0 cm) between Pansy plants. For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 18°C / 64°F.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Majestic Giants about 90 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Majestic Giants

Majestic Giants is half hardy, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

Harvesting Majestic Giants