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Pansies 1 to 20 of 20 total
Pansies
Zones 4-9
Partial Shade to Full Sun
Container Gardens
Fragrant Flowers
Why We Love Pansies
Pansies give you cheerful color from early spring through late fall and look amazing in borders or containers with minimal care.
About Pansies
Genus
Viola
Species
20+
Family
Violaceae
Common Names:
Viola, Violet
Native To:
Europe
Plant Type:
Perennials
Foliage Type:
Herbaceous, Deciduous
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
6-10
Flower Color:
Blue, Cream/Tan, Gold/Yellow, Orange, Purple/Lavender, Red, White
Flower Bloom Time:
Spring, Summer
Growth Habit:
Creeping, Erect
Attracts:
Bees, Butterflies
Tolerates
Cold
Resists:
Pests, Diseases
How To Use Pansies In The Garden
Pansies come in a broad spectrum of colors and distinctive face-like markings, ranging from velvety blacks to sunlit apricots, often edged with whimsical whiskers or blotches. These cool-season stalwarts thrive when others falter, flowering relentlessly from autumn's chill through spring's thaw. Edible petals add culinary flair to salads, while compact and trailing forms adapt to containers or sweeping ground covers.
Edge pathways with low-growing varieties for punchy borders that withstand foot traffic, or cascade trailing types from hanging baskets. Interplant pansies with tulip bulbs—their early blooms mask fading bulb foliage while attracting overwintering pollinators. In edible landscapes, white-flowered cultivars can be clustered beside kale for contrast. For urban spaces, tuck heat-tolerant hybrids into vertical planters with creeping thyme, ensuring staggered color until summer annuals ascend.
Pansy Care
Position pansies in a location that receives full to partial sunlight; they perform best with at least six hours of direct sun daily. Water pansies consistently, keeping the soil moist but not overly wet to prevent root rot. Apply a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer every two to three weeks during the growing season to promote vigorous growth and abundant flowering.
Regularly remove spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering and prevent seed formation. In colder climates, apply a layer of mulch around the plants to insulate the roots and retain soil moisture during winter months. Containers should have adequate drainage holes to prevent water accumulation. Elevate containers slightly off the ground to facilitate proper drainage and reduce the risk of frost damage.
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Pansy Companion Plants
Thriving pansies want well‑drained, consistently moist soil, plus full sun in cool weather or dappled light as days warm. Spring‑blooming columbine match that moisture and temperature range perfectly, and low spireas furnish an early‑flowering shrub backdrop that keeps the bed attractive once pansies fade in summer heat. In containers, trailing lobelia extends the cool‑season show around the pot’s rim, while sturdy petunias slip in next, sharing the same soil and light needs to carry colour seamlessly into early summer.
