PANSY DESCRIPTION
Pansies Swiss Giant are annual and
short-lived perennial flowering plants, but most gardeners grow them as
annuals. It produces beautiful flowers with large heart-shaped single or
bio-color petals and a face-like center. Pansies are cold-loving plants and can
survive frost. These ornamental flowers are very attractive and edible, pansy
plants are perfect for growing in containers, home gardens, or terrace gardens.
To plant this fast-growing flower, buy the best quality Pansy Swiss Giant Mix
seeds Online at the best price from www.storeflix.in and add colors to your garden.
Product
Detail
- Seed quantity: 50 Seeds
- Where to grow: Balcony or terrace garden
- Best Sowing Season: Spring, late Summer, Autumn, or
late Winter
- Sowing method: Seedling transplant
- Germination temperature: 7-18°C
- Sowing depth: ⅛ inch
- Germination time: 7 to 21 days
- Blooming time: Spring to Summer (February to June)
What
size grow bag is best for Pansy Swiss Giant Mix?
Pansy
Growing Season In India
Pansy thrives in cool weather, and
in the heat of summer, they tend to get too leggy. The best time to sow the
pansy seeds is early spring (February) or fall (September to November).
Additionally, you can plant pansy seeds in late winter (January) for early
spring and summer flowering or sow pansy seeds in late summer (June) for fall
and winter flowering.
How
To Grow Pansy In Pots
For best results, sow pansy seeds by
seedling transplant method. You can start planting pansies indoors in a dark
spot. The best temperature for pansy seeds to germinate is around 7-18°C. You
can use a pot or grow bag at
least 9 to 12 inches wide and deep for planting pansies.
Pansy
Swiss Giant Seeds Sowing Method
Take a seedling tray
and fill it with a potting mix,
you can also make your own potting mix by mixing 20% cocopeat, 30%
vermicompost, 30% garden soil, and 20% sand. Sow 1-2 pansy seeds in each
cell at ⅛ inch deep of the seedling tray. Water the soil through a watering can.
Keep soil moist and place the seedling tray in a dark spot until germination.
Pansies seeds germinate in about 7-21 days.
You can transplant pansy plants when
the stems have grown to a few inches tall. Or you can transplant about 6 weeks
after planting the seeds. Transplant carefully without damaging the root of the
plants and plant only one pansy plant per pot for healthy growth. Keep the soil
moist and place the pot in partial sunlight for a few days after transplanting
to protect the seedling from transplant shock. After 3 days, keep the pot in
full sunlight.
Best
Fertilizer For Pansies Flower
- Do not add highly nitrogen-rich fertilizer to pansies
plants, as this will result in more foliage than flowers.
- You can apply a plant growth promoter or PROM every few weeks to encourage flowering.
Giant
Pansies Plant Care Tips
Soil – Use moist, humus-rich, and well-drained soil for planting
pansies flowers.
Water – Pansies require regular watering, do not allow the soil to
dry out for a long time. Do not put excessive water in the soil, it can cause
fungal diseases.
Sunlight – Pansy can grow in full sunlight or partial shade, but for
best results, place the pot in an area that receives full sunlight in the
morning and some partial shade during the afternoon.
Temperature – Pansies can tolerate low temperatures and grow best in cool
climates, temperatures between 7-21°C are optimal for the growth of Pansies
plants.
Common pests and diseases – No serious diseases infect the pansy plant but some pests
like slugs and aphids stunt the growth of the plant during wet weather. You can
use neem oil on the
plant to control these pests.
Swiss
Giant Pansies Bloom Time
- Pansies bloom from spring through summer (February to
June) and sometimes into fall and winter. Generally, it takes 35-50 days
for pansies to flower from transplant.
- These are very popular cut flowers and can stay fresh
in water for about a week.
Pansy
Special Features
- Common name – Pansy, viola
- Scientific name – Viola × wittrockiana
- Height – 6 to 12 inches
- Companion planting – Primrose, trailing lobelia, and
sweet alyssum
- Level of growing – Easy
FAQ
How
do you keep pansies blooming?
Deadheading is very essential for
pansy flowering plants, it will keep the plant healthy and encourage more
blooms plus it will help extend the blooming season.
Why
are my pansies dying?
The main reason why pansy plants die
is excessive water in the soil, if you are facing this problem then do not
overwater and use soil with good drainage.
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