Pansies are cool-season flowers valued for cheerful face-like blooms and dependable color in beds, borders, containers and window boxes. Select the color option you prefer, then grow in cool bright conditions.
Key Features
- 50 seeds in selected color
- Cool-season bedding flower
- Containers and borders
- Best bloom in mild weather
What's in the Pack
One packet containing approximately 50 pansy seeds in the selected color option. Seeds only; plants and flowers are not included.
Planting Instructions
When to Sow
Start indoors 8–12 weeks before cool planting season, or sow when daytime conditions are mild.
Sowing and Germination
Sow shallowly and keep seeds in darkness or under a very light cover. Maintain 60–70°F and even moisture; germination takes about 10–20 days.
Spacing and Care
Transplant 6–9 inches apart in fertile, drained soil. Give sun in cool climates or morning sun and afternoon shade in mild winters.
Growing Information
| Botanical name |
Viola × wittrockiana |
| Life cycle |
Short-lived perennial often grown as annual |
| Sun |
Full sun |
| Typical germination |
10–20 days |
| Typical harvest |
Cool-season bloom |
| Growing zones |
Grow as a seasonal crop in all USDA zones |
| Spacing |
6–9 inches |
Harvest and Use
Remove faded flowers to keep plantings tidy and encourage continued bloom.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can pansies tolerate frost?
Established plants tolerate light frost better than heat.
Why are seedlings stretching?
Low light and warm indoor conditions encourage leggy growth.
Will every flower match the photo?
Natural variation in shade, markings and flower size can occur from seed.
Please note: Selected-color seed is offered, but exact bloom shade, markings and performance cannot be guaranteed.
