Growing Non-GMO Colossus Series Pansy Flower Seeds

Growing pansies from seed can be somewhat challenging, as the 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 grow pansies from seed successfully.

Sow Colossus Series pansy seeds indoors using a starting kit 10-12 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 until germination, then place them under fluorescent grow lights for 16 hours per day, with 8 hours of darkness. Harden off seedlings before transplanting them outside to a shady, cool spot in the garden, or to a comparable location indoors. Avoid overhead irrigations to minimize wetting foliage.

Colossus Series pansies are a dwarf variety, 4-5 inches tall, and should be planted at the south end of the garden to avoid being overshadowed. When transplanting seedlings from indoors to outdoors, it is essential to acclimatize them slowly to their new environment. Put them outside for a few hours a day, gradually increasing the duration until they are ready to be transplanted. It is important to deadhead the flowers regularly and provide the plants with adequate water and nutrients to promote healthy growth and abundant blooms.

Colossus Series Pansy in the Flower Garden

This variety of pansy is ideal for indoor pots, planters, window boxes, or for a charming border around the flower bed. Colossus Series Mix pansy seeds are an ideal annual ground cover for accenting any walkway, fence, or flower bed and attracting early pollinators to the garden.

Landscaping With Colossus Series Pansy

Colossus 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 Colossus Series Pansy Garden Seeds

Viola x wittrockiana is a hybrid resulting from tri-colored violas. The pansy exists only as a result of crossing and hybridizing viola species during the 19th century and has never grown naturally in the wild. There is much discussion and etymological red tape about the interchangeability of the common terms "pansies", "violas", and "violets". The species wittrockiana pays homage to 19th-century pioneering botanist Veit Brecher Wittrock.

The word "pansy" is derived from the French word "pensee," meaning "thought." The plant was named for its flower's markings, which resemble a human face, with the lines on the petals mirroring facial features. Some people also believed that the pansy could bring back lost thoughts or memories, which may have contributed to its name.

Stories From Our Gardeners

"Colossus Series Pansies are one of the more groundcover-like pansy varieties. They work well in so many different gardens, you can’t go wrong! Once you get them germinated and transplanted, they are a dream."

- Lara Wadsworth, True Leaf Market Writer

Colossus Series Pansy Seeds Per Package:

• 25 seed Packet
• 100 Seeds - Wholesale
• 500 Seeds - Bulk

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