How to Plant Pansies

Posted by Shannen Godwin on 17th Jun 2021

How to Plant Pansies

Pansies are exceptionally colourful plants, and can flower at most times of year, depending on when you plant them. They will present a splendid display of colour over a very long period and in such a beautiful variation of shades. A year-round favourite, pansies are great for winter, spring, and summer garden displays!

Our handy guide will help you with planting pansies, as well as how to keep your pansies growing and blooming.

Planting

  • Plant straight away upon arrival into pots or containers into either freshly prepared soil (with a little organic matter added) or else using a balanced potting compost.
  • Pot up for a number of weeks (minimum of two-three) and then plant out into final position once the roots have become established.
  • Water regularly and make sure soil does not become too dry. This will also help to produce a bigger plant with greater flowering potential.

In this easy to follow how-to video tutorial, our resident gardener Jeff shows you how to plant winter/spring flowering pansies step by step, with tips and tricks for getting the best results out of your pansy plants.


Aftercare

gloved hand planting a pansy


Here are a few tips on caring for your pansy plants.

  • Remember to water your pansies regularly. One of the most common reasons pansies fail is because they are not watered enough, so if your pansies are not doing well, try watering them more.
  • You can use a general, all-purpose fertilizer around your pansies to help them grow.
  • Always deadhead your pansies as they go over and be sure to pinch off the whole flower to the base of the stem and you’ll then get more flowers.

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