Pansy Seeds

Pansy ‘Can Can’ Mixed Seeds (Viola wittrockiana)

A unique and eye-catching mix, Pansy ‘Can Can’ features large, ruffled blooms in a dazzling range of colors. Compact and hardy, this variety adds texture and vibrant charm to beds, borders, and containers, providing continuous displays from spring through autumn.

What Makes It Special

• Distinctive ruffled petals for a frilled effect

• Wide color mix, from bright tones to soft pastels

• Long flowering season with lasting garden appeal

Key Features

• Botanical name: Viola wittrockiana

• Hardy annual/biennial

• Height: 15–20 cm (6–8 in)

• Bloom time: Early spring and autumn

Ideal For

• Beds and borders

• Pots, containers, and window boxes

• Adding texture and variety to seasonal displays

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors May–Jun

• Lightly cover seeds with soil and keep moist

• Germination: 10–21 days at 15–20°C

• Transplant seedlings 15–20 cm apart

• Flowers in spring and autumn after sowing

Pansy ‘Clear Crystals Black’ – Seeds (Viola wittrockiana)

Pansy ‘Clear Crystals Black’ (Viola wittrockiana) is a dramatic and elegant variety with large, velvety, jet-black blooms. Compact and easy to grow, it flowers from early spring through summer, and again in autumn with lasting displays. Perfect for borders, bedding, window boxes, and containers, these striking flowers also make excellent companions in mixed plantings. Hardy and reliable, pansies add bold contrast to the garden while attracting pollinators.

Why Grow "Clear Crystals Black"

• Striking velvety black blooms for dramatic displays

• Long flowering season from spring to autumn

• Compact, hardy, and easy to grow

• Great for borders, containers, and window boxes

Key Features

• Type: Hardy annual/biennial (Viola wittrockiana)

• Height: 15–20 cm

• Flowering: Spring to autumn

• Position: Full sun or partial shade

• Uses: Bedding, borders, containers, window boxes, pollinator gardens

Ideal For

• Adding dramatic color contrast to displays

• Early spring and autumn garden interest

• Compact planting in pots and containers

• Pollinator-friendly planting schemes

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April or July–September

• Germination: 10–20 days at 15–20°C

• Transplant seedlings 15–20 cm apart

• Prefers rich, moist but well-drained soil

• Deadhead regularly to prolong blooming

🌸 Viola wittrockiana ‘Tempo’ – Hardy, Compact Pansy for Autumn & Early Spring Colour

‘Tempo’ is a reliable bedding pansy series known for its compact growth, mid-sized flowers, and excellent winter hardiness. Ideal for early spring and autumn planting, it produces a vibrant display of blooms in a wide range of colours. Many shades feature charming small “eyes”, adding classic pansy character. The sturdy plants maintain a neat shape and continue flowering through cold, wet, and changeable weather — perfect for borders, pots, window boxes, and mass bedding schemes.

Key Features

● Compact bedding pansy with mid-sized flowers

● Colour range includes types with small patterned “eyes”

● Exceptionally winter-hardy — ideal for autumn and early spring

● Reliable flowering in cold, wet conditions

● Perfect for pots, borders, containers, and bedding

How to Sow & Grow Viola wittrockiana ‘Tempo’ (UK)

Sow indoors: VI–VIII (June–August) in trays or pots

Transplant outdoors: VIII–IX (August–September) once seedlings are large enough to handle

Direct outdoors: VI–VIII (June–August)

Flowering: III–VI (March–June) from autumn sowings; VI–X (June–October) from spring sowings

Germination temperature: 15–20 °C (59–68 °F)

Average germ time: 10–21 days

Depth: Surface sow or cover very lightly (0.2 cm / 1⁄16 in)

Light required: Low light for germination

Moisture: Keep evenly moist

Environment: Full sun to partial shade

Soil type: Moist, fertile, well-drained soil

Plant spacing: 20–25 cm (8–10 in)

Height: 15–20 cm (6–8 in)

Sowing & Growing Tips (variety-specific)

● Keep seeds in low light to improve germination.

● Pinch young plants for bushier, more compact growth.

● Plant in autumn for strong winter establishment.

● Deadhead regularly for extended flowering.

● Excellent for cold, wet climates — extremely hardy.

Pansy Swiss ‘Giant Flame’ Seeds (Viola wittrockiana)

Bring fiery color to your garden with Pansy Swiss ‘Giant Flame’ (Viola wittrockiana). This striking variety produces large, vibrant blooms in shades of red, orange, and yellow, creating a dramatic, eye-catching display. Hardy and easy to grow, it’s perfect for borders, containers, and window boxes, adding warmth and cheer from spring to early summer.

How to Grow

• Sow indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost, or directly outdoors in early spring.

• Use well-drained seed compost and lightly press seeds onto the surface (do not cover).

• Keep soil moist and maintain bright light for germination (10–14 days).

• Transplant seedlings into well-drained soil with spacing of 20–25 cm apart.

• Water regularly but avoid waterlogging.

• Deadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering.

Key Features

• Large, vibrant blooms in fiery red, orange, and yellow shades

• Hardy annual/perennial in cooler climates

• Long-flowering from spring to early summer

• Ideal for borders, containers, and window boxes

• Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies

Ideal For

• Flower beds and borders

• Containers and patio planters

• Window boxes and hanging baskets

• Pollinator-friendly garden designs

Sowing

• Best time: 8–10 weeks before last frost indoors, or early spring outdoors

• Germination: 10–14 days

• Sow thinly, keep soil moist, do not cover seeds

• Prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil

Quick Tip

• Remove spent flowers regularly to encourage new blooms and maintain vibrant color throughout the season.

Pansy Swiss Giant ‘Pink’ Seeds (Viola wittrockiana)

A charming pansy variety with large soft pink blooms and a subtle dark center, Swiss Giant ‘Pink’ adds elegance and gentle color to garden beds, borders, and containers. Hardy and easy to grow, it provides long-lasting displays in spring and autumn.

What Makes It Special

• Large pastel-pink flowers with a delicate face

• Compact, hardy plants ideal for cool seasons

• Long flowering period for continuous color

Key Features

• Botanical name: Viola wittrockiana

• Hardy annual/biennial

• Height: 15–20 cm (6–8 in)

• Bloom time: Early spring and autumn

Ideal For

• Borders and flower beds

• Pots, containers, and window boxes

• Cool-season garden displays

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors May–Jun

• Lightly cover seeds with soil and keep moist

• Germination: 10–21 days at 15–20°C

• Transplant seedlings 15–20 cm apart

• Flowers in spring and autumn after sowing

Pansy Swiss Giant ‘White Lady’ Seeds (Viola wittrockiana)

A striking variety with large pure white blooms and a dark center, Pansy Swiss Giant ‘White Lady’ brings elegance and contrast to garden beds, borders, and containers. These hardy, early-flowering plants provide long-lasting displays from spring through autumn.

What Makes It Special

• Extra-large, showy white blooms with a bold face

• Reliable performance in cool seasons

• Long flowering period for extended color

Key Features

• Botanical name: Viola wittrockiana

• Hardy annual/biennial

• Height: 15–20 cm (6–8 in)

• Bloom time: Early spring to autumn

Ideal For

• Beds and borders

• Pots, containers, and window boxes

• Cool-season displays and early spring color

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors May–Jun

• Cover seeds lightly with fine soil, keep moist

• Germination: 10–21 days at 15–20°C

• Transplant seedlings 15–20 cm apart

• Flowers in spring and autumn after sowing

Pansy Swiss Giant ‘Lord Beaconsfield’ – Seeds (Viola wittrockiana)

Pansy Swiss Giant ‘Lord Beaconsfield’ is a hardy, vibrant annual that produces large, bold flowers in striking deep shades of violet, purple, and contrasting faces. Its compact, bushy growth habit makes it perfect for borders, containers, and bedding displays. Long-lasting and easy to grow, these pansies brighten spring and early summer gardens while attracting pollinators.

Why Grow "Lord Beaconsfield"

• Large, bold flowers in deep violet and purple shades

• Compact, bushy plants ideal for borders and containers

• Long-lasting blooms throughout spring and early summer

• Pollinator-friendly and easy to grow

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Viola wittrockiana)

• Height: 20–25 cm

• Flowering: Spring to early summer

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Uses: Borders, containers, bedding displays, window boxes

Ideal For

• Adding bold color to borders and beds

• Container and patio planting

• Window boxes and edging displays

• Gardeners seeking hardy, long-flowering, easy-care plants

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: January–March at 15–20°C

• Sow outdoors: After frost danger has passed

• Germination: 10–14 days

• Space seedlings: 20–25 cm apart

• Prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade

Pansy Swiss Giant ‘Red Claret’ Seeds (Viola wittrockiana)

A bold and dramatic pansy variety, Swiss Giant ‘Red Claret’ produces large velvety blooms in deep wine-red shades with a striking dark center. Hardy and reliable, it’s perfect for adding rich color to spring and autumn displays in beds, borders, and containers.

What Makes It Special

• Large velvety blooms in deep claret-red

• Compact and hardy for cool-season planting

• Long flowering season with lasting garden impact

Key Features

• Botanical name: Viola wittrockiana

• Hardy annual/biennial

• Height: 15–20 cm (6–8 in)

• Bloom time: Early spring and autumn

Ideal For

• Beds and borders

• Containers, pots, and window boxes

• Seasonal color in cool weather

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors May–Jun

• Cover seeds lightly with soil and keep moist

• Germination: 10–21 days at 15–20°C

• Transplant seedlings 15–20 cm apart

• Flowers in spring and autumn after sowing

Horned Pansy 'Arkwright Ruby' Seeds (Viola cornuta)

Add a touch of elegance to your garden with Horned Pansy 'Arkwright Ruby'. This charming perennial produces velvety deep ruby-red blooms with golden centers, creating a striking contrast. Compact and free-flowering, it’s ideal for borders, rockeries, containers, and bedding.

What Makes It Special

• Rich ruby-red flowers with glowing yellow eyes

• Long flowering season from spring into autumn

• Hardy, compact, and easy to grow

Key Features

• Botanical name: Viola cornuta

• Hardy perennial, often grown as biennial

• Height: 15–20 cm

• Spread: 20 cm

• Blooms: April–October

Ideal For

• Bedding and containers

• Rock gardens and edging

• Pollinator-friendly displays

Sowing

• Sow indoors: February–April or September–October

• Cover seeds lightly; germination takes 14–21 days at 15–20°C

• Transplant seedlings to sunny or part-shade positions

• Flowers the following spring if autumn sown