Black Pansy Seeds (Viola × wittrockiana) Dramatic, velvety black blooms for contrast in flower beds. Cool-season favorite with compact growth habit

Minimum: 50+ Seeds

Annual or Short-Lived Perennial | Cool-Season Bloomer | Compact

Add a touch of moody elegance to your garden with Black Pansy—a stunning variety featuring rich, velvety-black blooms that create dramatic contrast in beds, borders, and containers. These compact plants are cold-tolerant, easy to grow, and beloved for their unique color and cheerful early blooms. Whether planted solo or paired with lighter flowers, Black Pansy brings bold sophistication to your spring or fall garden.

🌟 Why Grow Black Pansies?

• 🖤 Striking Black Blooms – Deep, velvety color stands out in any setting

• ❄️ Thrives in Cool Weather – Ideal for early spring and fall planting

• 🌱 Compact and Tidy – Perfect for small spaces, containers, and edging

• 🦋 Pollinator Friendly – Attracts early butterflies and bees

• 🌼 Long-Lasting Flowers – Blooms stay vibrant in cooler temperatures

📊 Planting & Growing Info:

• Botanical Name: Viola × wittrockiana

• Lifespan: Annual (may overwinter in mild zones)

• Days to Bloom: 70–90 days

• Height: 6–8 inches

• Spacing: 6–10 inches

• Sun Requirements: Full sun to part shade

• Soil: Moist, well-drained, fertile soil

🌱 How to Grow:

• Sow indoors 8–10 weeks before last frost or direct sow in cool soil

• Keep soil moist until germination (7–14 days)

• Transplant after hard frost risk has passed

• Deadhead spent flowers to prolong blooming

• Mulch in mild zones for possible overwintering

🌸 Design & Pairing Ideas:

• Combine with white alyssum, silver dusty miller, or pastel violas for contrast

• Use in Halloween or gothic garden themes

• Edible blooms add a dramatic twist to salads and desserts

• Great for container displays, window boxes, and border edging

🖤 A Garden Showstopper

Whether you're curating a dramatic floral palette or just want something refreshingly different, Black Pansy delivers bold charm with its unusual hue and reliable growth. A cool-weather gem that’s as easy to grow as it is eye-catching, this variety is perfect for spring and fall color that turns heads.