Pansy Flower Germination Time. Shade is particularly beneficial if the plants are grown in zones warmer than zone 7. Press pansy seeds into the surface of the soil and cover to their thickness as darkness is required for germination.
Placing them in partial shade will give them a break from the hot afternoon sun which can be strong even earlier in the spring months. 02032020 Pansy seeds may be slow to germinate typically emerging in anywhere from 1 to 3 weeks depending on soil temperature. 19052021 But pansy bloom time is fall to winter in hot areas.
Pansy flowers will bloom best in full sun to partial shade but they will stay fresh looking and keep blooming longer if grown in partial shade.
They grow best when soil temperatures are between 45F and 65F 7C and 18C. Normally it will take 10 to 14 days to germinate. 01032021 Ideal germination temperatures range between 65 to 75 degrees F. 04072021 Soil and Light Requirement for Growing Pansy Flowers.