Pansy 'Karma Blue Butterfly'

Take off the old flowers as they fade to promote fresh blooms

Karma Blue Butterfly is generally regarded as a hardy plant, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures.

Sow in the spring for summer flowering or in the late summer for the spring. Place the seeds on damp compost and cover with a fine covering of vermiculite. Place in a propergator or seal in a plastic bag, and warm to 15-20C, until germination, which takes 10 to 15 days . Too high a temperature can inhibit germination

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). For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 18°C / 64°F.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Karma Blue Butterfly about 90 days before your last frost date.

Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into 7cm pots and gradually acclimatise to cooler conditions. Autumn sown plants should be over wintered in a cold frame and planted out in the spring

Karma Blue Butterfly is hardy, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

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

This variety tends to mature and be ready for harvest in mid summer.

The face on the pansy is reminiscent of a tropical butterfly with electric blue wings