Pansies are among the undemanding and robust flowering plants. With a minimum of care, they bloom tirelessly throughout the spring. However, if you dedicate a little more time to them, you will be rewarded with persistent, abundant blooms until late summer.
How do you properly care for pansies?
For optimal pansy care, you should choose a sunny or partially shaded location, water moderately and avoid waterlogging, fertilize sparingly, remove wilted flowers and, if necessary, provide winter protection. How to promote he althy, long-lasting blooms.
Pansies are small, compact flowering plants that reach a height of around 20 cm. They can thrive in pots, balcony boxes or outdoors. Depending on the variety, they need a sunny or partially shaded location and humus-rich garden soil. A few care rules should be followed, regardless of whether you grow your plants yourself from seeds or buy them.
How much water do pansies need?
Water consumption is relatively low. Plants growing outdoors can survive dry and wet periods well. Plants growing in boxes should be kept evenly moist; Care should be taken to ensure that waterlogging does not form as this can lead to rot.
Do pansies need fertilizer?
When fertilizing and watering, the following applies: less is more, pansies are poor feeders. Plants growing in containers can, if necessary, be fertilized moderately during the main flowering period. Garden soil enriched with compost is sufficient for outdoor plants.
Are cutting measures necessary?
Even if it seems a bit tedious, regular cleaning is a great advantage for long-lasting flowering. In this way you encourage your pansies to bloom again and again. The perennial horned violets also tolerate a little more vigorous pruning after flowering.
Are pansies susceptible to pests and diseases?
Although the pansies are quite robust, they can still be affected by aphids and fungal diseases such as gray mold, powdery mildew and downy mildew. To remedy the situation - if it seems worthwhile - use tried and tested home remedies, such as: B. Spray treatments made from lavender and tea tree oil for aphids or garlic/onion decoctions for mildew. In the case of severe gray mold infestations, immediate removal and destruction is often the only solution to prevent further spread.
Do pansies need winter protection?
Pansies are more or less hardy depending on the variety. Very cold winters without snow damage young plants. In addition, a location in full sun can lead to drying out in winter. Therefore, outdoor plants should be protected with leaves, brushwood or fleece. Overwintering in the balcony boxes is not possible.
Tips & Tricks
Pest infestation can be prevented by, for example, providing beneficial insects in the garden and promoting mixed crops.
