Pansy ‘Aalsmeer King Size Mix’

Viola x wittrockiana

Features

  • Edible
  • Medium producer
  • Suitable for containers

Description

This eye-catching mix of gold, cranberry, lavender, and bicolor flowers is similar in coloring to Rococo Mix. The distinct faces on each flower look like butterflies and lend so much personality to vase arrangements. A must-grow!

Details

Plant type: hardy annual
Height: 12 to 16 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 85 to 100 days
Plant spacing: 4 to 6 in
Pinch: not necessary

Seed Sowing & Growing Notes

Start seed indoors in trays 8 to 12 weeks before last frost. Seeds require darkness to germinate, so cover lightly. Pansies can withstand a light frost, so cold-climate gardeners can pick a transplant date that is about 2 weeks before the last frost.

Harvesting/Vase Life

Harvest when the flowers are starting to open. Stems lengthen over time. Expect a vase life of 5 to 7 days.

Details

Description

This eye-catching mix of gold, cranberry, lavender, and bicolor flowers is similar in coloring to Rococo Mix. The distinct faces on each flower look like butterflies and lend so much personality to vase arrangements. A must-grow!

Details

Plant type: hardy annual
Height: 12 to 16 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 85 to 100 days
Plant spacing: 4 to 6 in
Pinch: not necessary

Seed Sowing & Growing Notes

Start seed indoors in trays 8 to 12 weeks before last frost. Seeds require darkness to germinate, so cover lightly. Pansies can withstand a light frost, so cold-climate gardeners can pick a transplant date that is about 2 weeks before the last frost.

Harvesting/Vase Life

Harvest when the flowers are starting to open. Stems lengthen over time. Expect a vase life of 5 to 7 days.

Sources

How to Grow

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