OGIVA Pansy Dark Violet Flower Seed  (300 per packet)

Common Name Pansy, garden pansy Height Space the plants about 7 to 12 inches apart. They will spread about 9 to 12 inches and grow to be about 6 to 9 inches tall. Bloom Time Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter Difficulty Level Medium Planting And Care Remember to water your pansies regularly One of the most common reasons pansies fail is because they are not watered enough, so if your pansies are not doing well, try watering them more You can use a general, all-purpose fertilizer around your pansies to help them grow Remove faded/dead flowers to prolong blooming and encourage more flowers to grow Pansies are generally not affected by diseases or insects However, where slugs are common, they will not bypass a bed of pansies Either set out slug traps or sprinkle a bit of diatomaceous earth around the plants If signs of mildew or any fungi are observed, take a sample leaf to a garden centre for correct identification and plant treatment Pansy Care Pansies grow easily from seed but take a long time to mature, so they should be started early indoors about 10 to 12 weeks before the last frost date Press pansy seeds into the surface of the soil and cover to their thickness, as darkness is required for germination Covering the pots with black plastic is a good idea Keep the planting medium damp, and once the seeds have sprouted, (about 14 days at 70 degrees F ) Move them to a greenhouse A week or so before transplanting into the garden, harden the pansy seedlings off by putting them in a cold frame or a sheltered spot outdoors during the day Sunlight Full Sun Watering Remember to water your pansies regularly. One of the most common reasons pansies fail is because they are not watered enough, so if your pansies are not doing well, try watering them more. Soil well-drained soil high in organic matter, and full sun or partial shade. Temperature Pansies like sun and cooler temperatures.65 to 70 degree C Fertilizer Apply dry fertilizer directly to damp soil. Water the fertilizer into the soil. Can use a general, all-purpose fertilizer around your pansies to help them grow. Harvest Season Plant seeds in late winter for early spring and summer flowering, or plant seeds in the summer for winter flowering.6 to 8 weeks before you plan on transplanting them.