Description

Overview:

Add a bold splash of colour to your garden with Pansy ‘Red’, a striking variety featuring deep, velvety crimson petals with a dramatic black centre. This hardy and long-flowering pansy thrives in South London’s urban gardens, patios, and balconies, making it perfect for borders, hanging baskets, and container planting. Its rich, eye-catching hues pair beautifully with golden violas, primroses, and spring bulbs, creating an elegant seasonal display from early spring through autumn.

 

Plants supplied in a grower’s pot; decorative pot not included.

 

Key Features & Care:

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  Mature Height: 15-20cm


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  Mature Spread: 20-30cm


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  Flower Colour: Deep red with a dark centre


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  Flowering Period: Early spring to late autumn


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  Foliage: Semi-evergreen


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  Fragrant: Lightly scented


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  Growth Rate: Fast-growing


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  Hardiness: Hardy in most UK gardens, tolerates light frost


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  Position: Full sun to partial shade


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  Soil Moisture: Moist but well-drained


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  Soil pH: Acid, neutral, alkaline


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  Soil Type: Loam, chalk, sand, clay


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  Wildlife Friendly: Attracts bees and early pollinators

 

Perfect For:

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  Urban gardens & balconies – thrives in small outdoor spaces


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  Borders & pathways – creates a striking contrast with green foliage


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  Window boxes & hanging baskets – ideal for cascading floral displays


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  Seasonal bedding schemes – pairs beautifully with complementary colours

 

How to Grow:

Plant in moist, well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. Regular deadheading encourages more flowers and extends the blooming period. Water consistently but avoid waterlogging, and feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser every few weeks for healthy, vibrant blooms.

 

Please note: Images show how this plant may look at various stages of maturity. The size you choose may look different.