Pansy Flower Growing Season. 04072021 Introduction to Growing Pansy Flowers. Growing pansies are commonly seen in late fall and early spring in more northern areas of the United States while in subtropical areas pansies bloom throughout the winter.
In zones with mild winters they can be grown as biennials. However their roots cannot tolerate soggy soil. Consistent moisture keeps pansy flowers supple and soft.
The fragrant and edible blooms are desirable in gardens.
In pots use a peat-free multi-purpose potting compost and in the ground improve soil with well-rotted organic matter before planting. Treat with baits or use crushed eggshells. 29112008 If youre planting seeds the goal is to avoid blooming pansies in hot temperatures such as in July or August in most climates. Pansy seeds may be slow to germinate typically emerging in anywhere from 1 to 3 weeks depending on soil temperature.