Pansy

Viola × wittrockiana

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Pansies are cheerful cool-weather annuals with distinctive face-like flowers. They are perfect for winter and spring containers and borders, tolerating light frost.

Common Problems

Select the problem your Pansy is experiencing to get a treatment guide.

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Care Guide

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Light

Full sun to partial shade.

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Water

Regularly — keep evenly moist.

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Soil

Fertile, moisture-retentive soil.

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Fertiliser

Liquid feed every 2 weeks.

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Temperature

4–16°C (40–60°F). Tolerates light frost.

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Humidity

Moderate.

Toxicity

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Non-toxic.

Common Diseases

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Common Pests

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Seasonal Care

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Resume regular watering and feeding as growth picks up.

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Peak growing season. Water and feed regularly.

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Reduce watering as growth slows. Stop heavy feeding.

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Minimal watering and feeding. Protect from frost if needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does my Pansy tolerate frost so well?

It's a cool-weather annual bred for winter and spring performance, tolerating light frost while most other bedding flowers would be damaged — that's what makes it ideal for cold-season containers and borders.

Why does my Pansy get leggy over time?

Without regular deadheading and cool conditions, Pansies can stretch out and become leggy — trimming back leggy growth often encourages a bushier, more compact habit.