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

Sow Cool Wave Series pansy seeds indoors 12-14 weeks before the final frost. Pansies 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.

When transplanting seedlings from 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 trailing/spreading variety of pansy is equally suited for pots, planters, window boxes, or 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 Pansy Garden Seeds

Viola x wittrockiana is a hybrid resulting from tri-colored violas. The pansy exists only because of the crossing and hybridization of the viola during the 19th century, and was never found 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 is named after 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 resemble a human face, with the lines on the petals mimicking facial features. Some people also believe that pansies can 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.