Description
Super Swiss Giant Pansy Seeds (Mixed Colours) 5885. Open Pollinated. Annual.
Approx. 125 seeds/pkt (700 seeds/gram)
Extra-Large, Velvety Blooms with Artistic “Smiling Faces.”
The Super Swiss Giant is a premium strain of pansy celebrated for its gracefully waved petals and rich, artistic tones. These open-pollinated favourites produce extra-large blooms with a thick, velvety texture, featuring the classic “smiling faces” and dark blotches that make pansies a garden favourite. Growing on long, sturdy stems with an average height of 20 cm, they are equally stunning in garden borders or as delicate, long-lasting cut flowers for small vases.
Quick Seed Details
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Product Code: 5885
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Type: Open Pollinated Annual Flower
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Flower Size: Extra-Large with velvety texture
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Plant Height: 20 cm
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Light Requirement: Full sun to partial shade
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Colour: Mixed rich tones with dark central blotches
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Features: Heat-tolerant for a pansy; excellent for early spring and fall colour.
What you need to know to Plant & Grow
Pansies are hardy, cool-weather specialists that can be started indoors for an early spring head start.
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Sow Indoors: Start in a soilless mix during late February or early March.
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Germination: Maintain a temperature of 24°C. Germination typically takes about 16 days.
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Growing On: After sprouting, move seedlings under lights at a cool 10°C to ensure they grow stocky and strong rather than “leggy.”
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Transplanting: Harden off and move outdoors in early May; these plants can withstand light spring frosts.
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Sow Outdoors: Alternatively, sow directly in early spring or early fall. Lightly cover seeds with soil.
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Spacing: Thin or transplant to 20 cm apart.
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Care: Water regularly and apply a mulch around the plants. This helps keep the roots cool and moist, effectively extending the blooming period even as the summer heat arrives.
Why Super Swiss Giant Pansy Seeds belong in Your Garden
If you appreciate the traditional charm of a pansy but want maximum flower size and depth of colour, the Super Swiss Giant is the ideal choice. Its ability to thrive in cooler Canadian springs and autumns makes it a versatile performer for seasonal containers and window boxes. These are not your average bedding plants; their waved petals and rich, “painted” faces bring a touch of old-world elegance to any landscape.
