Pansy Seeds - Cool Wave Purple
SEASON
Biennial
USDA ZONES
5 - 9
HEIGHT
6 - 8 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Early spring through late fall
BLOOM COLOR
Purple
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
SOIL TYPE
Moist, well-drained, pH range 5.4 - 5.8
DEER RESISTANT
No
HOUSE PLANT
Yes
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Pansy (Pansy Cool Wave Purple) - Cool Wave Pansies are perfect for baskets, window boxes and containers of all kinds. These clear purple Pansies are stunning as they cascade over the side of the basket, and they make a wonderful 'spiller' in mixed containers.MORE PANSY OPTIONS
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
65 - 70F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
7 - 14 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
12 inches
Pansy (Pansy Cool Wave Purple) - Cool Wave Pansies are perfect for baskets, window boxes and containers of all kinds. These clear purple Pansies are stunning as they cascade over the side of the basket, and they make a wonderful 'spiller' in mixed containers. If they are planted out in early fall, they will be hardy enough to withstand the cold of winter in USDA zone 5 and warmer, and they will bloom again in the spring! Cool Wave purple Pansy plants have only been available since 2012, yet they have become tremendously popular. Trailing Pansy care is simple; no deadheading is needed for profuse amounts of blooms. An application of a balanced fertilizer every 4 weeks is suggested.
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.
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