- Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height Up to 8 Inches
- Mature Spread 10 - 12 Inches
- Growing Zones 6 - 8
Pansies are a favorite cold-weather container plant. These hardy annuals bloom nonstop until summer when temperatures heat up. After a short dormancy in summer, pansies will begin to regrow and provide a flush of color through the fall. Majestic Giants Marina Blotch has the largest flowers of pansies, displaying a lovely tricolor pattern of cream and lavender with a velvety midnight blue center. The medium green foliage makes a great filler in containers and hanging baskets either in sun or shade.
Pansies are commonly sold as hardy annuals although they are tender perennials in the USDA zones 6-8, often setting seed and multiplying year after year. Growing zones 9 and higher will have the most success growing pansies through the winter as part of seasonal containers and temporary bedding plants. Pansies prefer consistent moisture and fertile soil to support their profuse blooming.
Majestic Giants Marina Shades Blotch Pansy Care
Majestic Giants Marina Blotch Pansy will grow happily in a wide variety of garden locations, including those in full sun to shade. Garden-grown plants require good drainage and a neutral soil pH. Mulching at the time of planting helps to control weed growth and increase moisture retention in the soil. Compost, finely shredded leaves, or arborist chips are all fantastic choices for mulch. Fertilize once a month with a formula for blooming annuals.
Container-grown plants require plenty of drainage holes and an all-purpose, peat-free potting mix with added perlite or vermiculite to retain moisture. Fertilize with a diluted liquid seaweed or fish emulsion every 2-3 weeks.
Regular deadheading of spent flowers helps to prevent self-seeding and prolong the blooming stage. Cutting plants back by half their height in the summer helps clean up the plants and set them up to regrow when the cooler temperatures of fall arrive.
Majestic Giants Pansies can be grown indoors through the winter months. The trick to growing healthy pansies indoors is to provide bright light exposure and plenty of humidity to counteract the drying effects of central heating and dry winter air. A window with southern exposure is ideal for growing your pansies, although an east- or west-facing window with bright light is also acceptable. Bring plants indoors well before freezing temperatures are forecast, and reduce watering to once a week, allowing the top 1-2 inches of soil to dry between sessions. Stop fertilizing altogether in winter until new growth emerges in the spring.
Majestic Giants Marina Shades Blotch Pansy Spacing
Spacing for annual bedding plants is generally closer than perennials in the garden. Space plants 12 inches apart, center on center, to create a dense ground cover. Pansies growing in containers and hanging baskets can also be planted quite close together at 6 inches apart. A 10-inch hanging basket will comfortably hold 3 plants.
Majestic Giants Marina Shades Blotch Pansy Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 - 8 |
| Plant Type: Annuals |
| Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: Up to 8 Inches |
| Mature Spread: 10 - 12 Inches |
| Spacing: 10 - 12 Inches |
| Habit: Mounded |
| Flower Color(s): Blue, Purple |
| Flower Description: |
| Bloom Period: |
| Foliage Type: Herbaceous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: |
| Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering, Fall Flowering |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: N/A |
| Tolerates: Heat |
| Attracts: Bees |
| Container Role: |
| Uses: Borders, Combinations, Containers, Hanging Baskets |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers |
| Brand: |
| Common Name: Majestic Giants Marina Shades Blotch Pansy |
| Other Name(s): Viola |
| Scientific Name: Viola x wittrockiana 'Majestic Giants Marina Shades Blotch' |
- SKU:
- PANBMP45
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Plant Addicts Guarantee (Included On All Plant Orders)
Plant Addicts always guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy & healthy. However, plant(s) are being shipped through the mail & sometimes accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped, just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note, plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.
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Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)
We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty, whether you're a new gardener or an expert. There are many variables outside of anyone's control that can cause a plant to die. Hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, diseases & pests are all good examples of what can cause plants to die. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all of the unknowns and will replace your plant if something were to happen to it.
The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant(s). We will cover 100% of the price of the plant, but the warranty does not cover shipping costs. SImply let us know if your plant has died within 1 year of receiving it and we will get you a new one shipped out as soon as possible (depending on the time of the year and availability). We may ask for photos for documentation purposes, but we try to make the process as easy as possible.
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Plant Shipping
Below are some factors we consider when determining when to ship the plants depending on the timing of the order.
Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
We review what areas the plants are traveling through as well as your location.
Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
Get your order in early to reserve your plants for Spring planting!
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an automated email with tracking information.
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations