Pansy Seeds – Swiss Giant

Swiss Giant Pansy Seeds produce vibrant and large-blooming pansies known for their bold color patterns and outstanding garden performance. These flowers are ideal for adding color to garden beds, borders, and containers. With their cheerful faces and cool-weather tolerance, Swiss Giant Pansies thrive in both spring and fall gardens, offering a long-lasting display of beauty. They are easy to grow, making them perfect for both beginner and experienced gardeners.

Features:

• Produces large, vivid blooms in a wide range of striking colors

• Compact, hardy plants ideal for borders, pots, and window boxes

• Thrives in cooler weather with extended blooming season

• Low maintenance and suitable for mass planting

• Great choice for landscaping and ornamental displays

Specifications:

• Common Name: Pansy (Swiss Giant Variety)

• Scientific Name: Viola × wittrockiana

• Plant Type: Annual or short-lived perennial (depending on climate)

• Height: 6–9 inches

• Bloom Size: Up to 3 inches across

• Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil

• Germination Time: 10–14 days

• Germination Temperature: 65–70°F (18–21°C)

• Bloom Season: Spring and Fall

• Planting Season:

  • Zones 3–7: Sow indoors late winter (January–March); transplant outdoors in early spring.

  • Zones 8–11: Sow in late summer to early fall (August–October) for winter to spring blooms.

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–11

• Spacing: 6–8 inches apart

• Watering: Keep soil moist but not waterlogged

Planting & Care Tips:

1. Start seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost date.

2. Lightly press seeds into the soil surface without covering them deeply.

3. Maintain consistent moisture and moderate temperatures until germination.

4. Transplant seedlings outdoors after hardening off, spacing them evenly.

5. Regular deadheading encourages prolonged blooming and healthy growth.