Padparadja

Family: Violaceae Flower

Planting Schedule

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Velvety petals unfurl in a luminous gradient—warm apricot to soft peach with a golden, candle-bright center—like a sunset caught in bloom.

Padparadja pansies carry a plush, slightly ruffled texture and a poised, face-forward charm that makes every bed and container feel instantly curated. Ideal for long-season color, they shine as a showy ornamental centerpiece in garden borders and window boxes, delivering steady, garden-worthy flowering from cool weather into early warmth.

Light: Part SunMaturity: 60 DaysHabit: Rosette

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Padparadja Planting Dates by USDA Zone

Estimated US hardiness-zone windows for sow, transplant, and harvest. Enter a US ZIP above for exact local dates, or open a zone below.

Zone	Start Indoors	Sow / Transplant	Harvest
Zone 1a	Protected Environment Only
Zone 1b	Mar 23rd	Jul 13th	Sep 11th – Aug 1st
Zone 2a	Mar 16th	Jul 6th	Sep 4th – Aug 29th
Zone 2b	Mar 6th	Jun 26th	Aug 25th – Aug 25th
Zone 3a	Mar 6th	Jun 26th	Aug 25th – Sep 1st
Zone 3b	Mar 10th	Jun 30th	Aug 29th – Sep 21st
Zone 4a	Mar 6th	Jun 26th	Aug 25th – Sep 24th
Zone 4b	Mar 4th	Jun 24th	Aug 23rd – Sep 27th
Zone 5a	Feb 27th	Jun 19th	Aug 18th – Sep 30th
Zone 5b	Feb 23rd	Jun 15th	Aug 14th – Oct 5th
Zone 6a	Feb 20th	Jun 12th	Aug 11th – Oct 10th
Zone 6b	Feb 14th	Jun 6th	Aug 5th – Oct 16th
Zone 7a	Feb 9th	Jun 1st	Jul 31st – Oct 20th
Zone 7b	Jan 30th	May 22nd	Jul 21st – Oct 28th
Zone 8a	Jan 21st	May 13th	Jul 12th – Nov 5th
Zone 8b	Jan 12th	May 4th	Jul 3rd – Nov 12th
Zone 9a	Dec 26th	Apr 17th	Jun 16th – Nov 26th
Zone 9b	Dec 1st	Mar 23rd	May 22nd – Dec 9th
Zone 10a	—	Oct 1st	Nov 30th – Feb 28th
Zone 10b	—	Oct 1st	Nov 30th – Feb 28th
Zone 11a	—	Oct 1st	Nov 30th – Feb 28th
Zone 11b	—	Oct 1st	Nov 30th – Feb 28th
Zone 12a	—	Oct 1st	Nov 30th – Feb 28th
Zone 12b	—	Oct 1st	Nov 30th – Feb 28th
Zone 13a	—	Oct 1st	Nov 30th – Feb 28th
Zone 13b	—	Oct 1st	Nov 30th – Feb 28th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	60
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

Frequently Asked Questions

What pest or disease commonly affects Viola × wittrockiana (Padparadja), and how can I treat it at home?

Violas commonly get powdery mildew and gray mold (Botrytis) when plants stay damp and airflow is poor, especially in cool, humid weather. Remove affected leaves/flowers, space plants for airflow, water at the soil line (not overhead), and improve light with at least part-sun; if mildew returns quickly, use a labeled fungicide for ornamentals and repeat as directed. Keep an eye out for aphids on new growth—rinse them off with a strong water jet or spot-treat with insecticidal soap if needed.

How often should I water Padparadja pansies during active growth, and what soil moisture level should I aim for?

During the ~60-day growing period, keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy—aim for top 1 cm to dry slightly before watering again. In part-sun gardens, this is often about 2–3 waterings per week, but adjust based on heat and rainfall; container-grown plants usually need more frequent checks. Avoid letting pots or beds dry out fully, since viola roots suffer when the root zone alternates between drought and saturation.

How do I tell when Padparadja is ready to harvest (and what part is harvestable for Viola × wittrockiana)?

Viola × wittrockiana is grown for its edible flowers rather than a leaf “harvest,” so you’ll know it’s ready when plants have opened flowers with fully colored petals (often around 60 days from sowing). Harvest in the morning when blooms are firm and at peak color, picking individual open flowers rather than pulling the plant. If you keep deadheading after picking, you’ll encourage more blooms through the season.