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Common NamePansy, garden pansyHeightSpace the plants about 7 to 12 inches apart. They will spread about 9 to 12 inches and grow to be about 6 to 9 inches tall.Bloom TimeFall, Spring, Summer, WinterDifficulty LevelMediumPlanting And CareRemember to water your pansies regularlyOne of the most common reasons pansies fail is because they are not watered enough, so if your pansies are not doing well, try watering them moreYou can use a general, all-purpose fertilizer around your pansies to help them growRemove faded/dead flowers to prolong blooming and encourage more flowers to growPansies are generally not affected by diseases or insectsHowever, where slugs are common, they will not bypass a bed of pansiesEither set out slug traps or sprinkle a bit of diatomaceous earth around the plantsIf signs of mildew or any fungi are observed, take a sample leaf to a garden centre for correct identification and plant treatmentPansy CarePansies grow easily from seed but take a long time to mature, so they should be started early indoors about 10 to 12 weeks before the last frost datePress pansy seeds into the surface of the soil and cover to their thickness, as darkness is required for germinationCovering the pots with black plastic is a good ideaKeep the planting medium damp, and once the seeds have sprouted, (about 14 days at 70 degrees F) Move them to a greenhouseA week or so before transplanting into the garden, harden the pansy seedlings off by putting them in a cold frame or a sheltered spot outdoors during the daySunlightFull SunWateringRemember to water your pansies regularly. One of the most common reasons pansies fail is because they are not watered enough, so if your pansies are not doing well, try watering them more.Soilwell-drained soil high in organic matter, and full sun or partial shade.TemperaturePansies like sun and cooler temperatures.65 to 70 degree CFertilizerApply dry fertilizer directly to damp soil. Water the fertilizer into the soil. Can use a general, all-purpose fertilizer around your pansies to help them grow.Harvest SeasonPlant seeds in late winter for early spring and summer flowering, or plant seeds in the summer for winter flowering.6 to 8 weeks before you plan on transplanting them.