Growing Non-GMO Delta Premium 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 sprout, so the seeds must be exposed to cool temperatures prior to planting. However, with a little patience, it is possible to successfully grow pansies from seed.

Sow Delta Premium 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 for germination then place them beneath fluorescent grow lights for 16 hours per day with 8 hours of darkness. Transplant them outside into a shady and cool spot in the garden or a comparable place indoors. Avoid overhead watering and wet foliage.

Delta Premium Series pansies should be planted on the south end of the garden to avoid being overshadowed. When transplanting seedlings indoors to outdoors, it is essential to acclimatize them slowly to the different environment; Place them outside for a few hours a day and gradually increase the duration until they are ready to transplant. Deadhead the flowers regularly. Provide the plants with adequate water and nutrients to encourage healthy growth and abundant blooms.

Delta Premium 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. The bright petal colors are highly attractive to a variety of pollinators.

Landscaping With Delta Premium Series Pansy

Delta Premium Series Pansies are a great addition to the front of a border or in mixed containers. They are a perfect decorative addition to accent any flower bed, walkway, or office.

About Delta Premium Series Pansy Garden Seeds

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

Most pansies are considered toxic if ingested by humans or animals. The plants contain compounds called glycosides, which can cause nausea, vomiting, and other symptoms if eaten in large quantities. It is best to keep pansies out of the reach of children and pets to avoid potential health risks. If you think that a person or animal has ingested some, it is important to seek medical attention.

The word "pansy" is derived from the French word "pensee," which means "thought." The plant received this name because the flower's markings appear to resemble a human face, with the lines on the petals resembling the features of a face. Some people also believed that the pansy had the power to bring back lost thoughts or memories, which may have influenced its name.

Tips From Our Gardeners

"The Delta Premium Series pansies are some of our most compact yet vibrant pansy varieties. I recommend them for smaller pots."

- Lara Wadsworth, True Leaf Market Writer

Delta Premium Series Pansy Seeds Per Package:

• 10 seed Packet
• 100 Seeds - Bulk
• 500 Seeds - Bulk

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