{"product_id":"pansy-swiss-giant-violet-blue-seeds","title":"Pansy Swiss Giant Violet Blue Seeds","description":"\u003csection class=\"pg-seed-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Pansy Swiss Giant Violet Blue Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eViola x wittrockiana (Swiss Giant)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Violet blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–22 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e December to March in the Indian plains.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy grow it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtra large blooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBold winter colour for beds and pots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdible flowers used as garnish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Grow\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFill a seedling tray or small container with a fine, clean, well-draining seed-starting mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow the seeds: 3–5 mm, covered lightly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater gently with a spray bottle and keep the medium moist, not waterlogged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnder suitable conditions, sprouts usually appear in 10–15 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant to the final pot or bed once the seedlings are sturdy, and grow on in full sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLight, water, soil and feeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the soil consistently moist but never soggy; in winter, water in the morning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, well-drained loamy mix with compost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–22°C is best; the plant finishes in the heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertiliser:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fortnightly liquid feed during growth and bloom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deadhead regularly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not known to be toxic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSowing season in India\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeptember–October in the plains; spring in the hills. Exact timing depends on your local temperature and conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon problems\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDamping off:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow in a clean, well-drained mix and avoid overwatering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAphids:\u003c\/strong\u003e Inspect regularly and treat early.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecline after February heat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plants fade as temperatures rise — treat as a winter annual.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"PlantsGram","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45473994604679,"sku":"PG-SEED-FLR-PANS-SGVBL-P1","price":49.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/9984\/7303\/files\/pansy-violet-blue-brighter-plant-4k-v2.jpg?v=1786620198","url":"https:\/\/plantsgram.com\/products\/pansy-swiss-giant-violet-blue-seeds","provider":"PlantsGram","version":"1.0","type":"link"}