Plant Spacing:

• 12-16 inches
• Row Spacing:24 inches
• Plant Height: 6-9 inches
• Plant Width: 24-30 inches
• Growth Habit: Mounding dwarf plants covered in blooms.
• Soil Preference:Moist, hummus-rich, well-drained.
• Temperature Preference: 60-80 F
• Light Preference: Full sun to partial shade
• Pests and Diseases:Cool Wave Series pansy seeds are susceptible to fungal and leaf diseases if not properly ventilated. Pansies have no serious pests but should be monitored regularly for snails and slugs.
• Pansy Color: A mix of "ink-blotted" petals in shades of crimson, rose, canary, blue, purple, and white on classic green foliage.
• Easy/Hard: Hard
• Direct Sow: No
• Start Indoors: Yes, 12-14 weeks before transplanting

Growing Non-GMO Cool Wave Series Pansy Flower Seeds

Growing pansies from seed can be somewhat challenging because seeds are small and difficult to handle. In addition, pansy seeds require a cold period, called stratification, to germinate, so the seeds must be exposed to cool temperatures for a while before planting. However, with a little patience and attention to detail, it is possible to easily grow pansies from seed.

Sow Cool Wave Series pansy seeds indoors 12-14 weeks before the final frost. Pansies do not grow naturally in the wild and are not recommended for direct sowing. Maintain pansy seeds in complete darkness for germination, then place them beneath fluorescent grow lights for 16 hours per day with 8 hours of darkness. Harden-off seedlings before transplanting them outside into a shady and cool spot in the garden or a comparable location indoors. Avoid overhead irrigations to minimize wetting foliage.

When transplanting seedlings indoors to outdoors, it is important to acclimatize them slowly to their new environment; Put them outside for a few hours a day and gradually increase the duration until they are hardy enough to transplant. It is important to deadhead the flowers regularly and provide the plants with adequate water and nutrients to promote healthy growth and numerous blooms.

Cool Wave Series Pansy in the Flower Garden

This variety of pansy is equally suited for indoor pots, planters, window boxes, or for a border around the flower bed. Cool Wave Series Mix pansy seeds are a wonderful annual ground cover to accent any walkway, fencing, or flower bed.

Landscaping With Cool Wave Series Pansy

Cool Wave Series Pansies are a great addition to the front of a border or in mixed containers. They are a perfect decorative addition for a front entryway flower bed or mailbox planting.

About Cool Wave Series Pansy Garden Seeds

Viola x wittrockiana is a hybrid resulting from tri-colored violas. The pansy only exists due to the crossing and hybridizing of the viola during the 19th century and was never found naturally in the wild. There is much conversation and etymological red tape about interchanging the common terms "pansies", "violas", and "violets". The species wittrockiana comes from the name of the 19th-century pioneering botanist Veit Brecher Wittrock.

Pansies are not considered to be edible. While they are sometimes used as a garnish on salads or desserts, they are typically eaten in small quantities due to their slightly bitter taste. Some varieties of pansies are even considered toxic. Consult a professional before consuming any plant that you are unfamiliar with.

The word "pansy" is derived from the French word "pensee," meaning "thought." The plant got this name because some of the flowers’ markings appear to resemble a human face, with the lines on the petals resembling the features of a face. Some people also believe that pansies have the ability to bring back lost thoughts or memories.

Stories From Our Gardeners

"Cool Wave Series Pansies are an easy way to add season long color to any garden. Once you get past germination, they thrive!"

- Lara Wadsworth, True Leaf Market Writer

Cool Wave Series Pansy Seeds Per Package:

• 10 seed Packet
• 100 Seeds - Bulk

Non-GMO Cool Wave Series Pansy seeds are available for Fast Free Shipping on qualifying orders.