Whiskers Yellow Pansy

Whiskers Yellow Pansy Care

Viola X Wittrockiana

What is the plant

Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy) is a biennial or short-lived perennial, often grow as an annual. A most popular bedding plant for cool weather, it boasts large, 2-4 in. across (5-10 cm), rounded, lightly scented flowers with a face pattern. Delicate looking, they are tough little plants that tolerate frost

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Humidity

High

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

1°C - 10°C

Hardiness zone

10 - 7

Difficulty

Easy

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Regular watering will help them hang on a bit longer, but don’t expect your pansies to last all season. Pansies prefer moist--but not soggy--soil. Make sure to use containers with drainage holes or if planting in ground, make certain the soil drains well.
Fertilizer
As with any long-blooming annual plant, pansies appreciate some fertilizer. However, too much food will just make them leggy. They respond well to monthly foliar feeding. Use a balanced fertilizer according to the label's directions.
Sunlight
Pansies will bloom best in full sun to partial shade, but they will stay fresh looking and keep blooming longer if grown in partial shade.

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Soil
Although pansies are not fussy plants, they will grow best in loose, rich soil with a slightly acid pH (6.0 to 6.2). They are heavy feeders, so amend your soil with mushroom compost to give them a good start.
Temperature
Pansies do not like heat at all and will begin to decline as the days warm up.
Container
With their trailing habit, pansies are very popular for containers and window boxes. They don't like soggy roots, so make sure to use a relatively loose, well-draining potting mix and a container with good drainage. A slow-release fertilizer added to the potting mix is a good idea. Pinch off leggy growth and deadhead regularly, and feed the plants with a balanced liquid fertilizer every few weeks.