How to Grow Pansy Cool Wave Mix
Viola × wittrockiana 'Cool Wave Mix'
Your complete guide to growing Pansy Cool Wave Mix.
📷 Wikimedia CommonsWhen to Plant Pansy Cool Wave Mix
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| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | May – June | July – September | — |
| Zone 2 | April – May | June – August | — |
| Zone 3 | April – May | June – August | — |
| Zone 4 | March – April | June – July | — |
| Zone 5 | March – April | May – July | — |
| Zone 6 | March – April | May – July | — |
| Zone 7 | February – March | April – June | — |
| Zone 8 | February – March | April – June | — |
| Zone 9 | January – February | March – May | — |
| Zone 10 | January | February – April | — |
| Zone 11 | January | January – March | — |
| Zone 12 | January | January – March | — |
| Zone 13 | January | January – March | — |
Companion Plants for Pansy Cool Wave Mix
✓ Good companions
Attracts beneficial insects, deters harmful pests, thrives in cool weather
Similar cool-weather preference and complementary fragrance and colors
Silver foliage provides excellent contrast to pansy colors, similar water needs
Cool-season crop that benefits from pansy's pest-deterring properties
Shares preference for cool, moist conditions and partial shade
Cool-season annual with complementary height and similar cultural requirements
Attracts beneficial insects and provides ground cover, blooms complement pansies
Same family with similar growing requirements, creates cohesive cool-season display
✗ Keep away from
Susceptible to similar fungal diseases and competes for moisture
Different watering needs and strong scent may overwhelm delicate pansy fragrance
Aggressive spreader that will overtake pansies and compete for nutrients
