Pansy Care

Wondering if it’s okay to put pansies outside? At Van Wilgen’s we have a saying: pansies are tiny but tough. You might think they should be kept inside this time of year, but these spring annuals are not meant to be coffee table plants… they love the cool temps!

Ideally, you’ll want to keep these annuals between 45 and 65 degrees and in full sun, though they can tolerate temperatures as low as 28 degrees! If the pansies are frozen, any ice will melt in the morning sun and they’ll bounce right back to life. Unless you have a cold area in your house, they will begin wilting indoors in a day or two. If you’re worried about a steep temperature drop outside you can cover them overnight with a sheet or a box. If they aren’t planted, you can bring them in overnight before you go to bed but make sure they’re out again by the time you make the coffee in the morning.

Pansies typically last from March to the end of June so it’s the perfect time to take some home to brighten up your front door for instant springtime color. In cooler summers, they can even last as late as the end of August. To prolong the season and promote more flowers, be sure to deadhead your pansies as much as possible, and keep them in tip-top shape with Van Wilgen’s Super Bloom Booster.

No matter what color you prefer or how you enjoy them, pick up a few pansies now and enjoy these tough little signs of spring!