Delta Pure Colors

Family: Violaceae Flower

Velvety petals unfurl in a luminous spectrum—Delta Pure Colors pansies bloom with crisp, high-contrast faces and a clean, saturated color that looks freshly painted in the garden.

The texture is plush and slightly ruffled at the edges, with a bright central blaze that gives each flower a confident, symmetrical presence. Ideal for beds, borders, and containers, Delta Pure Colors delivers long-lasting color from cool-season planting through the heart of spring—an ornamental showpiece you’ll want to keep in view.

Light: Part SunMaturity: 70 DaysHabit: Rosette

Botanical illustration of Delta Pure Colors

Planting schedules and alerts are optimized for Columbus (Zone 6b).

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Feb 14th
Last Frost	Apr 25th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	Apr 11th
Harvest Begins	Jun 20th
Harvest Ends	Oct 16th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	70
Sun Requirements	Part Sun
Growth Habit	Rosette
Support Needed	None
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	65
Min Soil Temp (°F)	40
Min Night Temp (°F)	28
Harden Off (days)	7

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Delta Pure Colors pansies are edible and lean toward a gentle floral sweetness with a slightly leafy snap—best when you treat them like a fresh garnish, not something that gets cooked hard. Their plush, ruffled petals look electric on a cold finish, especially against sharp acid like lemon or champagne vinegar.

Best Uses

thinly garnish on chilled plates for high-color impact
toss into mixed greens with a light vinaigrette (keeps their face crisp)
fold into soft cheeses or labneh as a vivid, edible confetti
steep briefly in simple syrup or tea for a delicate color-forward infusion

Flavor Profile

light, floral sweetness subtle grassy/herbaceous edge soft velvety mouthfeel with a faint, leafy snap

Kitchen Pairings

lemon zest goat cheese balsamic vinegar honey champagne vinaigrette fresh herbs like chive or tarragon

Frequently Asked Questions

What common disease affects Viola × wittrockiana (pansies) in home gardens, and how can I prevent it?

Pansies (Viola × wittrockiana) are especially prone to fungal leaf spotting and botrytis gray mold when foliage stays wet. Water at the soil line, remove heavily spotted leaves promptly, and space plants so leaves don’t touch. If you see spreading spots, switch to watering early in the day and use a labeled fungicide for ornamentals per the label directions.

How often should I water Viola × wittrockiana during peak growth (about weeks 3–10)?

During active growth, keep the root zone evenly moist but not soggy—aim for lightly moist soil that never dries completely. In part-sun beds, this is often about 1–2 deep waterings per week depending on weather, with more frequent watering in heat or containers. Check by feel: if the top 1 inch (2–3 cm) is dry, water thoroughly and let excess drain.

How do I know when Delta Pure Colors pansies are ready to harvest (flowers)?

For Viola × wittrockiana, harvest readiness is based on bloom stage, not just days to maturity—pick when individual flowers are fully colored and the petals are open and crisp. For cut flowers, harvest in the morning after dew dries, and remove spent blooms to keep the plant producing new flowers through the season. If you’re growing for seed (less common in home gardens), wait until seed pods are dry and brown before collecting.