Pansy 'Banner Daffodil'

Viola x wittrockiana

How to grow Pansy 'Banner Daffodil'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

For late summer sowings and spring flowers plant out into final position in the autumn or grow through the winter in a cold frame and plant out in the spring

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Banner Daffodil is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures.

Growing Banner Daffodil from seed

Sowing time determins flowering time. Sow in the early spring for summer flowers but late summer when used as spring bedding. Sow onto damp composr and cover with a thin layer of vermiculite or compost. Keep at 15-18C Exclude light and avoid warmer temeratures as both these conditions slow germination. Germination take 14 to 21 days

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 8.97 inches (23.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.0 inches (0.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 15°C / 59°F to ensure good germination.

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

Transplanting Banner Daffodil

When seedlings are large enough to handle pot on into 7cm pots and grow on in cooler conditions, gradually aclimitising the plants to outdoor temperatures for 10 to 15 days before planting out. Plant out after risk of frost had passed in sun or part shade Useful in pots containers and baskets, for the edges of paths and borders

As Banner Daffodil is hardy, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

Harvesting Banner Daffodil

Can be used as a cut flower, pick as the bloom has just opened fully

This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by mid summer.

Pansy Banner Daffodil Etymology

This has been mixed to match the daffodils in the spring.