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Swiss Giants Blend Pansy Seeds

Swiss Giants Blend Pansy Seeds

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This Swiss heirloom is the parent to most of the pansies we see today. Early spring blossoms make a wonderful accent to your spring bulbs. Low, bushy plants are quick to grow and bloom, producing showy, large, velvety flowers. Use the edible petals to garnish soft cheese or baked goods. Reliable perennial in USDA zones 6-10, often grown as an annual. A 1933 All-America Selections winner.

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Variety Info

Family: Violaceae

Native: Only in cultivation

Hardiness: Frost-tolerant perennial in USDA zones 6–10; often grown as an annual. Reseeds readily.

Exposure: Full sun to part shade

Bloom Period: Heaviest in cool weather

Plant Dimensions: 6"–9" tall

Variety Info: 2"-2½" flowers in a wide range of colors including blue, purple, yellow, apricot, orange, mahogany, red, white, and bi-colors. Most have "faces" or are blotched.

Attributes: Deer Resistant, Edible Flower, Frost Tolerant

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Sowing Info

When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. Cold Climates: 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date, or midsummer for fall and the following spring bloom. Mild Climates: Late summer for cool–season blooms.

When to Start Inside: 8 to 10 weeks before your average last frost date for early spring planting, and midsummer for fall planting in both mild and cold climates.

Days to Emerge: 7–20 days

Seed Depth: ⅛"

Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 4"–6"

Thinning: When ½–1" tall, thin to 1 every 4"–6"

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Growing Info

Harvesting: For longest vase life, harvest flowers in the morning, just as flower buds begin to open.

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  • Cindy G.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2/25/25
    5 Stars

    I always have such good luck with Botanical Interest’s seeds . I try to order something new every season and have never been disappointed

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  • Cathy E.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    11/19/24
    5 Stars

    These seeds are very reliable and produce big, beautiful flower faces. I mix them in with Johnny Jump Ups, Alyssum, and snaps.

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  • Dustin L.
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    10/27/24
    5 Stars

    Grown indoors for edible flower sales. Beautiful pastel colors. Easy to grow from seed to harvest.

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  • Mary'iam N.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    8/26/24
    5 Stars

    Great germination rates!

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  • Ju-Chen
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    6/13/24
    5 Stars

    They were germinated indoors in late February and transplanted into the garden in April. I used regular potting mix to germinate them and found the germination rate was almost 100%. They started blooming around 60 days after transplanted. Very happy with the outcome. However, I have learned that pansies do not provide nectars for beneficial insects. I will go back to grow viola next year.

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