Pansy

SpeciesViola wittrockiana

Also called pansies, Viola ×wittrockiana

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TypePerennial, annual, biennial

“Pansies are technically tender perennials but are usually grown as hardy annuals” — How to Grow and Care for Pansies

Days to maturity70–90 days

Germination temperature45–65 °F

“Pansies grow best when soil temperatures are between 45° and 65°F (7° and 18°C)” — Pansy Flowers: Planting, Growing, and Caring for Pansies

Lightfull sun

WaterRegular watering but not to the point of oversaturating the soil.

“Regular watering will help them hang on a bit longer as weather warms” — How to Grow and Care for Pansies

Hardiness zones7-11 (USDA)

“Hardiness Zones 7-11 (USDA)” — How to Grow and Care for Pansies

Spacing7–12 in

Height6–9 in

“The plant may grow to 23 cm (9 in) in height” — Pansy - Wikipedia

Start indoors9–11 weeks before last frost

“Start indoors 10-12 weeks before last frost” — Pansy Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips

Transplantafter the last frost

“Start indoors 10-12 weeks before last frost for spring transplants” — Pansy Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips

Ready whendeadhead to prevent premature seed set

“Deadhead to prevent premature seed set” — Pansy Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips

Toxicitynot toxic

IndoorsStart seeds indoors with reusable cell trays and humidity domes.

“Start seeds indoors with reusable cell trays and humidity domes.” — Pansy Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips

Pestsaphids, slugs, whiteflies, flea beetles, snails, spider mites, thrips, leaf miners

from Viola · “aphids, slugs, whiteflies, and flea beetles” — Growing Viola Plants (Growing Guide) - Garden Lovers Club

Diseasespowdery mildew, downy mildew, bacterial leaf spot, fungal root rot, viral mosaic infections

from Viola · “powdery mildew, downy mildew, bacterial leaf spot, fungal root rot, viral mosaic infections” — Common Pests And Diseases That Affect Violas And How To Manage Them | ShunCy

Companionslettuce, spinach, kale, carrots, radishes, primroses, trailing lobelia, sweet alyssum

“Good Companions Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Carrots, Radishes” — Pansy Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips

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