how to plant pansies in the ground

Where to Plant Pansies

Plant in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil. See our articles on soil amendments and preparing soil for planting for more information.
Pansies like full or partial sun, but need cooler temperatures to thrive. ...
Space the plants about 7 to 12 inches apart.

What month do you plant pansies?
When can I plant pansies outside?
How do you prepare soil for pansies?
Do pansies come back year after year?
What month do you plant winter pansies?
What temperature will kill pansies?
Do pansies spread?
Do you deadhead pansies?
Do Pansies need sun?
How deep do pansies need to be planted?
How deep should you plant pansies?
Are pansies poisonous to dogs?
How long will pansies last?
Do pansies last all summer?
Can I plant pansies in December?
What plant blooms in winter?
When should I remove pansies?
Will pansies survive winter in pots?
What temperature is too cold for pansies?

What month do you plant pansies?

Pansies are planted during cool spring or fall months. Pansies prefer sites that provide full, direct morning sun, yet shield them from intense afternoon rays. Well-drained, fertile soil that's high in organic matter helps fuel abundant pansy blooms.

When can I plant pansies outside?

You will know it's time to plant pansies in the fall season when soil temperatures are between 45 and 70 degrees F. (7-21 C.). Premature planting when temperatures are too warm will make the plant turn yellow and leave it vulnerable to frost damage or pest and disease infestation.

How do you prepare soil for pansies?

Pansies prefer rich loam soil that drains well but retains sufficient moisture so it doesn't dry out completely. Spreading 2 inches of compost over the soil's surface and working it into the top 6 inches provides organic matter and improves the soil quality.

Do pansies come back year after year?

In areas with moderate temperatures, they may come again in spring, especially if they were mulched to protect the roots. In the Pacific Northwest, pansies will often come back the next year or their prolific seedlings will provide year after year of color. ... The average pansy lifespan is only a couple of years.

What month do you plant winter pansies?

When should you plant winter pansies? Ideally, plant your pansy seeds in borders or pots during September and early October – this will give them a better chance to grow sturdy roots and flowers.

What temperature will kill pansies?

Areas much further north than zone 6 are tricky and may have winter weather that kills pansies. When the temperature gets down to about 25 degrees Fahrenheit (-4 Celsius), flowers and foliage will begin to wilt, or even freeze.

Do pansies spread?

Pansies like full or partial sun, but need cooler temperatures to thrive. The ideal planting site will get morning sun but avoid the heat of the late afternoon. Space the plants about 7 to 12 inches apart. They will spread about 9 to 12 inches and grow to be about 6 to 9 inches tall.

Do you deadhead pansies?

Well-fed pansies produce a lot of flowers so remember to deadhead. This helps plants rebloom more quickly and keeps plants looking tidy. It's easy to do, you just have to make sure you're cutting off the right stem.

Do Pansies need sun?

Pansies perform best in cooler weather, and are therefore usually planted in spring or fall. They like rich, well-drained soil high in organic matter, and full sun or partial shade. (Shade is especially beneficial south of Zone 7 where the hot afternoon sun will shut down flower production.)

How deep do pansies need to be planted?

Just make sure to leave 4 to 5 inches of soil space for roots to grow. Drainage is important! Pansies hate wet feet; constantly soggy or wet soil, which can lead to root rot and other plant diseases. Once your plants have root rot there is very little you can do to reverse the damage.

How deep should you plant pansies?

Most garden pansies are planted from seedlings, either purchased or started indoors eight weeks before transplanting. Seeds germinate readily when sown 1/8-inch deep in pots and supplied with temperatures near 70 degrees Fahrenheit.

Are pansies poisonous to dogs?

Pansies. Lively and sweet, these wonderful flowers are not only non-toxic for dogs, they're apparently also tasty. Pansies come in a rainbow of colors including blue, white, yellow, red, orange, and purple, so there's something to please everyone.

How long will pansies last?

That means if you plant them in the autumn, pansies can last up to eight months, from September to April or May, providing colorful blooms for much of that time. They usually aren't very pretty in the dead of winter, but their spring blooms can be even more robust when the plants have been in the ground since fall.

Do pansies last all summer?

Pansies are a classic cool weather flower, used in most places as an annual. ... They will bloom well until the heat of summer, at which time the plants will wilt and sag and stop producing flowers. But keep them going and you will get blooms again in the fall as temperatures cool off again.

Can I plant pansies in December?

As long as you provide your pansies with good winter care and you don't have weather that is too cold, you can successfully grow these cheerful flowers throughout the winter as you wait for spring to arrive.

What plant blooms in winter?

15 Stunning Flowers That Bloom Even in the Dead of Winter

of 15. Pansies and Violas. ...
of 15. Snowdrops. ...
of 15. Winter Jasmine. ...
of 15. Hellebores. ...
of 15. Pieris. ...
of 15. Winterberry. ...
of 15. Winter Aconite. ...
of 15. Cyclamen.

When should I remove pansies?

ANSWER: Leave the pansies in as long as they look good; you might as well get your money's worth out of the planting. Pansies can easily stay attractive until late April or early May, especially if the weather stays cool to mild.

Will pansies survive winter in pots?

While mums, kales and cabbages hold up through Thanksgiving, these pansies (bred from selected varieties with an ability to survive winter) will carry on, blooming right through spring and into summer. ...

What temperature is too cold for pansies?

Freeze Protection and Cold Weather Response

When the air temperature drops below 25° F, pansy foliage will wilt and turn a gray-green color. This is a normal defense response to cold weather.