It is wise to prepare the pansy bed before the plants arrive so there will be no delay in setting them out.
How To Prepare Pansy Bed
Applying enough bone meal to make the surface entirely white before spading or tiling is good practice.
After setting out the plants, puddle them or give them a good soaking.
Follow this with a booster solution made by adding two tablespoons of fish emulsion to a gallon of water or using a complete soluble plant food following the manufacturer’s directions on the package.
Apply a cupful to each plant and repeat every two weeks during the blooming season, always giving a good watering first.
Ideal Pansy Plant Growing Conditions
Pansies like plenty of sun except in the hottest part of the day. Never try to grow them in full shade.
If they become leggy, they are not getting enough sun.
Keep the plants away from buildings and trees that block off light and ventilation.
Mulching Pansy’s
- Various mulching materials will protect your pansies from drought and weeds.
- If possible, mulch the bed with manure. It can be used more generously if it is well rotted.
- If your plants are generously mulched, one thorough watering should do for a week unless the weather is parched.
What Is The Best Time To Water Pansy Plants
- Do not water in the late afternoon or evening unless you are prepared to contend with mildew.
- The morning hours are probably best for watering your pansy plants.
- However, we have watered in the full sun at temperatures over 100° degrees Fahrenheit and so assume there is no basis for the contention that pansy blooms will be damaged when watered in the hot sun.
Sparkling dark green pansy foliage indicates the plants are growing at their best.
By regular feeding, thorough watering, and mulching, your pansies should give you large-sized flowers continuously over a long period.
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