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12.06.2023 - 01:01 / gardenerspath.com / Laura Ojeda Melchor
When Do Pansies Bloom?Pansies, violets, and violas are some of my favorite flowers. These perky, cheerful blooms all belong to the same genus, Viola, but they are diverse in size and color.
Known for being prolific bloomers, they’re perfect for beginning gardeners because of how easy they are to grow, and valued by longtime gardeners for the same reason.
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But when, exactly, do flowers in the Viola genus bloom?
To learn more about how to grow these beautiful, often sweet-smelling flowers, read our guide to growing pansies and violas.
If you want to know more about their bloom times so you can maximize those bountiful blossoms, keep reading!
Here’s what we’ll discuss:
The Role of Growing ZonesFirst things first: the bloom time for these flowers depends on where you live.
Members of the Viola genus tend to prefer cool weather, unless they’ve been specifically cultivated for warmer climes.
As a general rule, pansies tend to be slightly less tolerant of both cold and heat than violets and violas, so keep this in mind when choosing varieties to grow in your area.
The ideal growing temperature for flowers in the Viola genus is around 60°F during the day and 40°F at night. Established plants, however, can thrive in warmer – and colder! – temperatures.
I’ve had violets live through several touches of frost up here in Alaska before finally succumbing to an overnight plunge into single-digit temperatures.
Depending on the cultivar or variety, violas, violets, and pansies do well in Zones 3 through 9, but they will bloom at different times depending on the zone.
In Zones 3 through 6, pansies begin to bloom in the spring and die back
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