{"product_id":"pansy-seeds","title":"Pansy Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003ePansies (\u003cem\u003eViola x wittrockiana\u003c\/em\u003e) are the beloved cool-season classic, with big, velvety, upturned faces in nearly every color and cheerful contrasting blotches. Our heirloom, non-GMO \u003cstrong\u003epansy seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e grow into compact, generous bloomers that fill beds, borders, window boxes and pots with color when much of the garden is still waking up or winding down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for container and bedding gardeners who want reliable color in spring and fall, cottage-garden lovers, and beginners looking for a rewarding, easygoing flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow \u0026amp; when to plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrown as a hardy annual or short-lived perennial in USDA zones 4-8. Start seed indoors 8-10 weeks before your last frost, or sow in late summer for fall and early-spring bloom. Sow about 1\/8 inch deep in darkness, keep cool and moist, and set plants 6-9 inches apart in full sun to part shade with rich, well-drained soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBloom \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect abundant flowering in the cool of spring and fall, and through winter in mild regions, on tidy plants 6-9 inches tall. Grown for their flowers, pansies feed early bees; deadhead often and shear back in heat to keep them blooming. One packet plants about 25 sq ft (~70 plants).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBenefits \u0026amp; uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePansies excel in containers, window boxes and mass bedding, bridging the color gap in cool seasons. Their faces also make a pretty, delicate garnish and press beautifully for crafts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen should I plant pansies?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant in early spring or late summer; they thrive in cool weather and can fade in the heat of midsummer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo they survive winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn milder zones they often overwinter and bloom on and off through the cold, then surge again in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I keep them blooming?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeadhead spent flowers regularly and shear leggy plants back to encourage fresh buds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Organo Republic","offers":[{"title":"0.12G","offer_id":45319779385551,"sku":"ORIFPA_02_19","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.5G","offer_id":45319779418319,"sku":"ORIFPA_02_20","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/6437\/1919\/files\/1LnUKkUI_YN9gKgw33wD4w3ZAmhSVoT3c_s0.png?v=1782907344","url":"https:\/\/organorepublic.com\/products\/pansy-seeds","provider":"Organo Republic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}