Delta Pure Colors

Pansy

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Botanical illustration of Delta Pure Colors

🌱 70d to harvest Rosette

Velvety petals unfurl in a luminous spectrum—Delta Pure Colors pansies bloom with crisp, high-contrast faces and a clean, saturat…

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Jan 12th
Last Frost	Mar 23rd
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	Mar 9th
Harvest Begins	May 18th
Harvest Ends	Nov 12th

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

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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.

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.

Sowing Tips

Transplant Conditions

Wait until soil reaches 40°F and nights stay above 28°F before moving outdoors. Harden off for 7 days first.

Expert Note

For the earliest, most even bloom, start pansy seeds indoors in cool conditions and transplant while nights are still cool to avoid heat-stress.