Pansy
flower
Cool-season annual/biennial — stops blooming in summer heat. Edible flowers. Deadhead regularly for continuous bloom. Plant in early spring or fall for best performance.
At a glance
- USDA Zones
- 3–10
- Sun
- Part sun (3–6 hrs)
- Water
- Medium — water when top inch of soil is dry
- Soil
- Loam
- pH
- Neutral
- Spacing
- 6 in. between plants
- Per square foot
- 4 plants per square
Planting & harvest windows
Northern Hemisphere timing. Adjust ±4–6 weeks based on your last/first frost dates.
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Good companions
Recommended varieties
- Matrix Seriesboth
Large flowers, exceptional heat tolerance — extends the season.
- Delta Proboth
Compact, weather-tolerant — great for edging beds.
- Colossusboth
Giant ruffled flowers in a huge color range.
Add Pansy to your raised bed — the planner handles spacing and companion warnings automatically.
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