Pansy white/purple P9

Pansy White/Purple – Plant Care Guide

Pansy White/Purple is a classic and eye-catching bedding plant, valued for its large, velvety flowers in contrasting shades of white and deep purple. Flowering over a long period in cool conditions, pansies are ideal for adding reliable colour to beds, borders, containers, and window boxes from autumn through spring.

Light Requirements

• Grows best in full sun to partial shade

• Flowers most freely in bright, open positions

• Tolerates light shade, particularly in milder weather

• Avoid deep shade, which can reduce flowering

• Protection from strong summer sun helps prolong flowering

Watering

• Prefers consistently moist but well-drained soil

• Water regularly, especially during dry periods

• Container-grown plants may need more frequent watering

• Avoid allowing soil to dry out completely

• Ensure good drainage to prevent waterlogging

Soil and Planting

• Thrives in fertile, well-drained soil

• Suitable for borders, beds, pots, and window boxes

• Improve garden soil with organic matter before planting

• Use a good-quality multipurpose compost for containers

• Space plants to allow airflow and prevent overcrowding

Feeding

• Regular feeding encourages continuous flowering

• Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser every two weeks during the flowering period

• Container-grown pansies benefit most from feeding

• Avoid high-nitrogen feeds, which promote leaf growth

• Reduce feeding as flowering slows

Temperature and Hardiness

• Hardy and well suited to cool conditions

• Tolerates frost and light snow

• Performs best in cool to mild temperatures

• Flowering may slow during warm weather

• Often grown as a seasonal plant

Maintenance and Care

• Deadhead spent flowers regularly to encourage new blooms

• Remove faded flowers before they set seed

• Trim back leggy growth to keep plants compact

• Remove damaged or yellowing leaves as needed

• Plants may decline in hot summer conditions

Pests and Problems

• Generally easy to grow but can attract pests

• Aphids may appear on new growth

• Slugs and snails can damage leaves and flowers

• Good air circulation helps prevent disease

• Avoid overhead watering where possible

Uses in the Garden

• Ideal for seasonal bedding and colourful displays

• Perfect for containers, hanging baskets, and window boxes

• Works well in formal and informal planting schemes

• Combines well with spring bulbs and other bedding plants

• Suitable for small gardens, patios, and balconies

Pansy White/Purple is a reliable and versatile plant that provides long-lasting colour and charm, thriving with simple care and cool growing conditions

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Our live plants are packed with care and diligence by our staff, our horticulturists review each plant before despatch to ensure quality is maintained.
Live Plant delivery charges are not calculated on weight but on the space required per package to ensure safe delivery, so delivery charges may vary as some plants require more space than others when packed.
All live plants are despatched within 3-5 working days where possible, our couriers aim to deliver within 48 hours of despatch from our Garden Centre to allow the plant to arrive in healthy condition.
 

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