A beautiful cottage garden favourite which will flower repeatedly if deadheaded regularly.  A cool weather plant which will flower in spring if sowed the previous year.
 
When to Sow : Mar- May & Aug - Nov

HOW TO SOW PANSIES :
Sow in spring for same year flowering and in Autumn for following year spring flowers.
May require cold stratification, place seeds in fridge for 2 weeks prior to sowing.
Surface sow into  moist sell drained compost and just cover with a sprinkle of soil. Pat down to make contact.  Ideal temp. 18-22°C.
Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into individual pots.
 
Classification: Annual/Hardy Annual
Expert Level: Medium
Germination Time: 2-4wks 
Flowering Time: Apr - Oct
 
Site: Full Sun/Part Sun
Soil Type: Will grow in most soils
Soil Acidity: All Types
Mositure: Well drained
Care: Deadhead regularly for prolonged flowering period. Growing in shade & spacing closely will elongate stems for cut flower production
Use:  Garden Borders, Pots, Edible, Cut flowers
Harvesting: Cut when flowers are just starting to open, stems will continue to grow  in the vase after cutting
 
Days to Maturity:  80-90 Days
Vase Life: 5-7 Days
Height:15-20cm
Plant Spacing:  10cm