Pansy Swiss Giant Violet Blue Seeds

About Pansy Swiss Giant Violet Blue Seeds

The Swiss Giant strain bears some of the largest pansy flowers, here in a deep violet-blue shade. A cool-season annual of 15–22 cm for bold winter colour in beds and pots; the flowers are even used as an edible garnish.

• Botanical name: Viola x wittrockiana (Swiss Giant)
• Care level: Moderate
• Flower colour: Violet blue
• Plant height: 15–22 cm
• Flowering: December to March in the Indian plains.

Why grow it

• Extra large blooms
• Bold winter colour for beds and pots
• 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.
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 consistently moist but never soggy; in winter, water in the morning.
• Soil: Rich, well-drained loamy mix with compost.
• Temperature: 10–22°C is best; the plant finishes in the heat.
• Fertiliser: Fortnightly liquid feed during growth and bloom.
• Pruning: Deadhead regularly.

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.
• Decline after February heat: Plants fade as temperatures rise — treat as a winter annual.