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Large, reliable golden flowers for bedding and containers.
When to plant Pansies in Brighton
Viola x wittrockiana
Hardy bedding plant grown for long-lasting colour in UK gardens. Start plants in summer for winter display, or in late winter to spring for summer bedding, then plant out into beds, borders, or containers in free-draining compost or soil. Keep watered in dry spells and deadhead regularly to extend flowering.
20 cm · Full Sun · Moderate Water
Calibrated to Brighton · last frost ≈ 10 Apr
| Activity | January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sow indoors | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Plant out | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Harvest | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Growing guide
What to do through the growing season
01
Sow Seeds
10 May to 23 AugSow in modules or trays around 10th May - 23rd August. Use a fine seed compost and a light covering of . Keep the compost just moist, and stand the trays in a bright, cool spot.
- A spare outdoor seedbed works if you have no trays.
02
Prick Out Seedlings
31 May to 27 Sept Dates as each sowing reaches this stageWhen seedlings are large enough to handle, from 31st May, prick them into individual pots. Pot them on before they get rootbound so they make sturdy plants.
03
Harden Off
5 Jul to 1 Nov Dates as each sowing reaches this stageFrom 5th July, harden plants off for about 10 days in a sheltered, bright spot. Ease off the watering a little and get them used to outdoor weather before planting out.
04
Plant Out
28 Aug to 1 NovPlant into their final spots around 28th August - 1st November. Space trailing plants apart, or about for bush types. Water them in well.
- They take sun or a little shade.
- Water the soil, not the leaves. Wet leaves invite downy mildew.
05
Deadhead Flowers
11 Sept to 29 Jun 2027 Dates as each sowing reaches this stageFrom 11th September to 29th June 2027, pick off fading blooms. Snip back to a leaf and take off any yellowing foliage as you go.
06
Harvest Flowers
11 Sept to 29 Jun 2027 Dates as each sowing reaches this stagePick blooms for small bunches from 11th September to 29th June 2027, in the cool of the day. Leave enough flowers on the plant to keep the display going.
Companion plants
Tap a plant to see why it works (or doesn't) with Pansy.
Good companions
Plants to avoid
Why companion planting matters
Companion planting can deter pests, improve pollination, and make better use of space. Some plants confuse pests or attract beneficial insects; others improve soil or offer shade to neighbours that need it.
Suggested varieties
Popular varieties of Pansy to consider
Matrix Mixed
Compact plants with a broad colour range and a tidy habit.
Cool Wave Blue Skies
Trailing plants suited to hanging baskets and larger containers.
Frizzle Sizzle Lemonberry
Distinctive frilled flowers for a more decorative display.
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