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Pansy Seeds - Bergwacht
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Giant Pansy (Viola x Wittrockiana Swiss Giant Bergwacht) - Designed to have large flowers on long stems, these Swiss giant Pansy plants have 3 - 4 inch flowers with a black blotch in the center. These Pansy flowers are a striking combination of blue and violet tones, and they are easily grown from Pansy seeds.
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Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
65 - 70F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
7 - 21 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
No
DEPTH
Cover seed lightly with peat moss
SOWING RATE
3 - 4 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
9 - 12 inches
Giant Pansy (Viola x Wittrockiana Swiss Giant Bergwacht) - This excellent and popular purple Pansy is what could be termed "main-crop". The old-fashioned European Swiss giant Pansy was bred around the turn of the 20th century in Switzerland. Designed to have large flowers on long stems, these Swiss giant Pansy plants have 3 - 4 inch flowers with a black blotch in the center. These Pansy flowers are a striking combination of blue and violet tones, and they are easily grown from Pansy seeds. Growing Pansies from seeds is a great way to have fall color, and in mild climates, the plants will last throughout the winter as well.
Common Questions
Are pansies edible?
Yes, they have a mild minty taste and may be eaten fresh as a garnish or candied for decorating cakes.
Why do my pansies stop blooming in the summer?
Hot weather will cause pansies to fade and die out.
Why are my pansies spindly?
Check to see if your plants are overcrowded, pansies need to be spaced 6 inches apart. Make sure they are getting enough light especially when starting seeds inside.
Should pansies be deadheaded?
Yes, to encourage a longer bloom season you will need to deadhead your flowers. This will also keep the flowers from dropping seeds.
When do pansies bloom?
Pansies bloom in the fall and in spring into early summer when the weather is cool.
Do pansies grow better in containers or in the ground?
Pansies flourish in both pots and raised beds. Because they have shallow roots, it's important not to plant them too deeply in dense soil. Always opt for well-draining soil for beds and a light potting mix for containers, ensuring that the containers also have drainage holes.
