How to grow Pansy

Viola tricolor hortensis

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Remove old flower heads to prevent seed formation and promote more buds.
Straggly plants may be pinched back to wards the end of the season and although hardy, pansies are usually treated a seasonal bedding and discarded after the first flush of flowers have past

Growing Pansy from seed

Easy to germinate in ordinary potting compost. Cover lightly in a 7cm pot. Pot on individually as soon as the seedlings are large enough to handle.

Sow 0.2 inches (0.5 cm) deep with a guideline distance of 3.9 inches (10.0 cm).

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

Transplanting Pansy

Pot on and grow in bright cool conditions, until large enough to be planted out
Use in bed and boarders pots and containers. Water until established.

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Pansy is a hardy plant.

Seed Saving Pansy

Seeds may not always come true as some pansies sold are F1 hybrids, and allowing seed heads to form on flowering plants slows new bud production
However, seeds are easily set and can be collected are they reach maturity. Just before the seed pod splits place it in a paper bag and continue to dry it some where warm and dry, such as a windowsill

How long does Pansy take to grow?

These estimates for how long Pansy takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.

Days to Germination How long does it take Pansy to germinate?: 14 days
Average 14 days | Min 8 days | Max 40 days (3)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Pansy?: + 39 days
Average 39 days | Min 35 days | Max 46 days (2)
Days to Maturity How long until Pansy is ready for harvest / bloom?: + 49 days
Average 49 days | Min 19 days | Max 240 days (15)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Pansy?: = 102 days

When should I plant Pansy?

Our when to plant Pansy estimates are relative to your last frost date.

When to sow The number of days to sow Pansy before or after your last frost date.: 90 days before Last Frost Date

Pansy Etymology

The botanical epithet is from the Latin hortensis meaning “of the garden” The botanical epithet is from the Latin tricolor meaning “in three colours”

Other names for Pansy

Hearts-ease, Viola