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Pansy Seeds - Ultima Morpho
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Pansy (Pansy Ultima Morpho) - This award winning, beautiful variety produces upward facing 2 1/2 inch flowers on compact plants. Morpho features a unique color pattern of bright pastel blue that brightens into a yellow center with a whiskered face.MORE PANSY OPTIONS
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
8 - 10 inches
Pansy (Pansy Ultima Morpho) - This award winning, beautiful variety produces upward facing 2 1/2 inch flowers on compact plants. Morpho features a unique color pattern of bright pastel blue that brightens into a yellow center with a whiskered face. Excellent blooming for both spring and fall. Pansy Ultima Morpho is a proven pot and garden performer. A truly unique pansy which was awarded All-America and Fleuroselect Gold Medal honors. Grown easily from pansy seeds.
2002 AAS Flower Winner. This AAS Winner has a distinct bi-color design. The upper petals are mid-blue with bright lemon yellow lower petals and rays or whiskers radiate from the center. Ultima Morpho is named after the Morpho butterfly, which is blue and yellow. A slight variation may occur in the pastel design but this adds to the variety appeal. Recommended for spring or fall gardens, Ultima Morpho proved to be free flowering all season. Mature plants can spread 8 to 10 inches and attain a height of 5 to 8 inches. Excellent performance in containers; maintain adequate moisture levels. Ultima Morpho is also the recipient of the Fleuroselect Gold Medal award for performance in European trials.
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.
