Description

Johnsons Pansy Swiss Giants Mix Seeds, Large ‘blotched’ flowers for much of the year. Remove dead flower heads to prolong flowering.

For indoor sowingWhen February to In trays of seed Sow thinly, cover with a fine layer of compost. Firm gently and keep moist. Cover tray with glass, polythene or propagator lid. Keep at approx. 15-20°C. Seedlings appear approx. 14-28 Remove cover when seedlings appear. When large enough transplant 5cm apart in trays. Gradually acclimatise plants to outside conditions from late May onwards (avoid frosts). Transplant 15cm apart in flowering July to October, the same outdoor sowingWhen May to In a prepared seed Sow thinly in rows 23cm apart. Cover with 1.5cm fine soil. Firm gently and keep When large enough thin to 5cm apart. Transplant 15cm apart in flowering position from September May to October, the following year.

Large bright flowers each with a dark central blotch, perfect as border edging, bedding and in containers. Can be grown as annuals, biennials or perennials.

Sow time: Feb-Aug
Flowering/Harvesting time: May-Oct