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Swiss Giants Pansy Seed Mix

Viola wittrockiana

5.00 (6 reviews)
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HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Direct sow in late fall, planting the seed just below the surface of the soil. For spring planting, mix the Swiss giant pansy seeds with moist sand and store in the refrigerator for 60-90 days before planting. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination.

Growing: Water seedlings regularly until they become established. Though they flourish with occasional watering in especially dry weather, mature plants can tolerate short periods of drought in addition to adapting to many soil types. Deadhead to prolong blooming. This plant may self-seed. It makes an excellent choice as a ground cover or border plant, as well as performing well as a container plant.

Harvesting: For cut flowers, choose stems with flowers that have just opened. Strip the foliage that will fall below the water level, and place in water immediately.

Seed Saving: After the flowers fade, oval pods will begin to develop. When ripe, each pod will split open into three sections that hold the ripe seeds. Remove the Viola Wittrockiana seeds. Since they lose their viability quickly, planting immediately will result in the best germination. If storing is necessary, keep the Swiss giant pansy seeds in the refrigerator until planting.

FAST FACTS

Latin Name: Viola wittrockiana

Species Origin: Introduced US Flower

Type: Garden Flowers

Life Cycle: Perennial

USDA Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast

Seeds per Ounce: 20,000

Stratification: No Stratification

Germination Ease: No Stratification

Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun

Height: 8 Inches

Color: Mixed, White, Red, Yellow, Blue, Purple

Bloom Season: Blooms Late Spring, Blooms Early Summer, Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall

Swiss Giants Pansy Seed Mix 5.0
Review By mitch

patience for pansy

this is a slow crop, but i know that. the picture on the website may need some updating if these are true swiss giant. i have yet to know. i planted these extensively in plug trays. so far i have 23 flats in 806, and many more plug trays slowly developing. the instruction is to cover as the seed germinates in darkness. i am using sunshine mix #4 with vermiculite cover, growing both outdoors and under artificial light with heat. pansy timing is difficult here in nor cal since august is still 105 degrees, not a pansy's favorite. planting too late means the plants if they germinate will be very late. germination for me has been ok, but they were planted several seeds per cell and many cells are bare. swiss giant, if true to name, should be an array of many colors, most with a maroon face, and many with yellow but also reds, purples, blues, orange, and white. i wait to see bloom.

Review images:

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Swiss Giants Pansy Seed Mix 5.0
Review By Darlene

Pansy Swiss Giants

Perfect packaging. Fast shipping

Swiss Giants Pansy Seed Mix 5.0
Review By Junebird of Texas

Received the package perfectly

I stored the seeds in the refrigerator, and plant them in fall to see what I get. The order process was easy, and the site has good descriptions. Thank you.

Swiss Giants Pansy Seed Mix 5.0
Review By Cynthia Flores

Huntington Beach Public Library Seed Library

The seeds arrived in a very timely manner. We are looking forward to adding this selection to our seed library.

Swiss Giants Pansy Seed Mix 5.0
Review By Jean Roman

Satisfied customer

Fast and courteous service. I was happy to find the violet and pansy seeds in stock. I'll look here for my seed needs in the future.

Swiss Giants Pansy Seed Mix 5.0
Review By DAN

GREAT BUY

Loved my pansies.Most seeds germinated for several years (3 i think)So I was very pleased

Size Price Quantity
XL Mylar Packet (~500 Seeds) $3.48 -+
1/4 Oz Mylar (7.09g) $10.50 -+
1 Oz Mylar (~20,000 Seeds) $30.00 -+
1/4 Lb Mylar (113g) $120.00 -+
1 Lb Bulk Bag (454g) $450.00 -+
5 Lb Bulk Bag (2.27kg) $2,025.00 -+
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DESCRIPTION

Worthy of a Swiss window box, these impressive blooms come in a brilliant array of color. This compact plant is technically a perennial but is often grown as an annual. The flowers are edible and can be used as garnishes, or in salads.
The name "pansy" comes from the French word "pensee," meaning "thought." In the language of flowers, pansies signify remembrance. In the early 19th century, Lord Gambier and his gardener William Thompson produced the original pansy hybrid, a cross between various species of native violets. The new species received the name "wittrockiana" in honor of noted Swedish botanist Viet Brecher Wittrock.

HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Direct sow in late fall, planting the seed just below the surface of the soil. For spring planting, mix the Swiss giant pansy seeds with moist sand and store in the refrigerator for 60-90 days before planting. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination.

Growing: Water seedlings regularly until they become established. Though they flourish with occasional watering in especially dry weather, mature plants can tolerate short periods of drought in addition to adapting to many soil types. Deadhead to prolong blooming. This plant may self-seed. It makes an excellent choice as a ground cover or border plant, as well as performing well as a container plant.

Harvesting: For cut flowers, choose stems with flowers that have just opened. Strip the foliage that will fall below the water level, and place in water immediately.

Seed Saving: After the flowers fade, oval pods will begin to develop. When ripe, each pod will split open into three sections that hold the ripe seeds. Remove the Viola Wittrockiana seeds. Since they lose their viability quickly, planting immediately will result in the best germination. If storing is necessary, keep the Swiss giant pansy seeds in the refrigerator until planting.

FAST FACTS

Latin Name: Viola wittrockiana

Species Origin: Introduced US Flower

Type: Garden Flowers

Life Cycle: Perennial

USDA Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast

Seeds per Ounce: 20,000

Stratification: No Stratification

Germination Ease: No Stratification

Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun

Height: 8 Inches

Color: Mixed, White, Red, Yellow, Blue, Purple

Bloom Season: Blooms Late Spring, Blooms Early Summer, Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall

Reviews

5.00
Global Rating: 5.00 from 6 reviews
5.0

Review By mitch

patience for pansy

this is a slow crop, but i know that. the picture on the website may need some updating if these are true swiss giant. i have yet to know. i planted these extensively in plug trays. so far i have 23 flats in 806, and many more plug trays slowly developing. the instruction is to cover as the seed germinates in darkness. i am using sunshine mix #4 with vermiculite cover, growing both outdoors and under artificial light with heat. pansy timing is difficult here in nor cal since august is still 105 degrees, not a pansy's favorite. planting too late means the plants if they germinate will be very late. germination for me has been ok, but they were planted several seeds per cell and many cells are bare. swiss giant, if true to name, should be an array of many colors, most with a maroon face, and many with yellow but also reds, purples, blues, orange, and white. i wait to see bloom.

Review images:

  • 20231030_103203_resized.jpg
5.0

Review By Darlene

Pansy Swiss Giants

Perfect packaging. Fast shipping

5.0

Review By Junebird of Texas

Received the package perfectly

I stored the seeds in the refrigerator, and plant them in fall to see what I get. The order process was easy, and the site has good descriptions. Thank you.

5.0

Review By Cynthia Flores

Huntington Beach Public Library Seed Library

The seeds arrived in a very timely manner. We are looking forward to adding this selection to our seed library.

5.0

Review By Jean Roman

Satisfied customer

Fast and courteous service. I was happy to find the violet and pansy seeds in stock. I'll look here for my seed needs in the future.

5.0

Review By DAN

GREAT BUY

Loved my pansies.Most seeds germinated for several years (3 i think)So I was very pleased