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Pansies
Uses:
- Borders
- Container Gardens
- Path Edging
Features:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Colorful, Fragrant Flowers
- Low Maintenance
Sunlight:
- Partial Shade to Full Sun
- At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight
Growing Zones:
- 4-9
- What is My Zone?
Blooming from early spring through late fall, pansies are fantastic flowering perennials for borders, containers, and as ground cover, adding continuous color to garden beds and patio areas.
About Pansies
Genus
Viola
Species
20+
Family
Violaceae
Common Names:
Viola, Violet
Native To:
Europe
Plant Type:
Perennials
Foliage Type:
Herbaceous, Deciduous
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
6-10
Flower Color:
"Blue, Cream/Tan, Gold/Yellow, Orange, Purple/Lavender, Variegated, White"
Flower Bloom Time:
Spring, summer
Growth Habit:
Creeping, Erect
Attracts:
Bees and Butterflies
Tolerates
Cold
Resists:
Pests and diseases
How To Use Pansies In The Garden
Pansies come in a broad spectrum of colors and distinctive face-like markings, ranging from velvety blacks to sunlit apricots, often edged with whimsical whiskers or blotches. These cool-season stalwarts thrive when others falter, flowering relentlessly from autumn's chill through spring's thaw. Edible petals add culinary flair to salads, while compact and trailing forms adapt to containers or sweeping ground covers.
Edge pathways with low-growing varieties for punchy borders that withstand foot traffic, or cascade trailing types from hanging baskets. Interplant pansies with tulip bulbs—their early blooms mask fading bulb foliage while attracting overwintering pollinators. In edible landscapes, white-flowered cultivars can be clustered beside kale for contrast. For urban spaces, tuck heat-tolerant hybrids into vertical planters with creeping thyme, ensuring staggered color until summer annuals ascend.
Pansies Care
Position pansies in a location that receives full to partial sunlight; they perform best with at least six hours of direct sun daily. Water pansies consistently, keeping the soil moist but not overly wet to prevent root rot. Apply a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer every two to three weeks during the growing season to promote vigorous growth and abundant flowering.
Regularly remove spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering and prevent seed formation. In colder climates, apply a layer of mulch around the plants to insulate the roots and retain soil moisture during winter months. Containers should have adequate drainage holes to prevent water accumulation. Elevate containers slightly off the ground to facilitate proper drainage and reduce the risk of frost damage.
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