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Large, reliable golden flowers for bedding and containers.
When to plant Pansies in Durham
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 Durham · last frost ≈ 10 May
| Activity | January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sow indoors | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
| Plant out | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Harvest | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Growing guide
What to do through the growing season
01
Sow Seeds
9 Jun to 28 JulSow in modules or trays around 9th June - 28th July. 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
30 Jun to 1 Sept Dates as each sowing reaches this stageWhen seedlings are large enough to handle, from 30th June, prick them into individual pots. Pot them on before they get rootbound so they make sturdy plants.
03
Harden Off
4 Aug to 6 Oct Dates as each sowing reaches this stageFrom 4th August, 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
2 Aug to 6 OctPlant into their final spots around 2nd August - 6th October. 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
16 Aug to 3 Jun 2027 Dates as each sowing reaches this stageFrom 16th August to 3rd June 2027, pick off fading blooms. Snip back to a leaf and take off any yellowing foliage as you go.
06
Harvest Flowers
16 Aug to 3 Jun 2027 Dates as each sowing reaches this stagePick blooms for small bunches from 16th August to 3rd June 2027, in the cool of the day. Leave enough flowers on the plant to keep the display going.
Companion plants
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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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