Pansy Aqua Lemon Seeds – F1

About Pansy Aqua Lemon Seeds

An F1 pansy with a soft lemon-yellow face and contrasting purple wings, bred for winter pots and beds. This cool-season annual stays at 15–20 cm and the uniform F1 flowers are even used as an edible garnish.

• Botanical name: Viola x wittrockiana
• Care level: Moderate
• Flower colour: Lemon yellow with purple wings
• Plant height: 15–20 cm
• Flowering: December to March in the Indian plains.

Why grow it

• Unusual two-tone winter colour
• Uniform F1 flowers
• Edible flowers used as garnish

How to Grow

1. Fill a seedling tray or small container with a fine, clean, well-draining seed-starting mix.
2. Sow the seeds: 3–5 mm, covered lightly — pansy seeds germinate in darkness.
3. Water gently with a spray bottle and keep the medium moist, not waterlogged.
4. Under suitable conditions, sprouts usually appear in 10–15 days.
5. Transplant to the final pot or bed once the seedlings are sturdy, and grow on in full sun.

Light, water, soil and feeding

• Light: Full sun
• Water: Keep the soil evenly moist; in winter, water in the morning.
• Soil: Rich, well-drained loamy mix with compost.
• Temperature: 10–22°C is best; the plant fails above 30°C.
• Fertiliser: Fortnightly liquid feed; phosphorus-rich feed at bloom time.
• Pruning: Deadhead regularly for a longer season.

Safety: Not known to be toxic.

Sowing season in India

September–October in the plains; spring in the hills. Exact timing depends on your local temperature and conditions.

Common problems

• Damping off: Sow in a clean, well-drained mix and avoid overwatering.
• Aphids: Inspect regularly and treat early.
• Heat collapse in March: Plants decline as temperatures pass 30°C — enjoy them as a winter annual.