{"product_id":"midnight-glow-spring-matrix-pansy-vl3720","title":"NEW! Midnight Glow Pansy Seeds, Spring Matrix, Viola Wittrockiana VL3720","description":"Velvet petals steeped in shadow — Midnight Glow Pansy blazes with rich, near-black blooms edged and veined in flickers of gold. Each flower looks as if it was painted by candlelight, a perfect balance of darkness and fire. This striking variety turns ordinary beds, urns, and window boxes into something moody and theatrical.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Compact, cold-tolerant plants bloom steadily through cool seasons, bringing color when most of the garden sleeps. The deep tones hold beautifully in late-autumn light and return again with the first breath of spring.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e When to Plant Pansy Seeds (by USDA Zone)\u003cbr\u003e Zones 3–4 (cold winters, short growing season)\u003cbr\u003e Start indoors: Early to mid-June\u003cbr\u003e Transplant outdoors: Late July to early August for fall bloom\u003cbr\u003e Spring bloom: Start seeds indoors in late January to early February; transplant in April\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Pansies are best as spring bloomers here unless you can protect them over winter with mulch or low tunnels.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Zones 5–6\u003cbr\u003e Fall bloom: Start seeds indoors in June–July; transplant outdoors in August\u003cbr\u003e Spring bloom: Start indoors in late January to mid-February; transplant outside in March–April\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e These zones can handle fall planting if seedlings are well established by the first frost.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Zone 7\u003cbr\u003e Fall bloom: Start seeds indoors in late June to early July; plant outdoors in late August\u003cbr\u003e Spring bloom: Sow indoors in January for early spring planting\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e You can plant pansies in fall for color through winter and early spring, especially with a mild winter.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Zone 8\u003cbr\u003e Fall bloom: Start seeds in July; plant outside by mid-September\u003cbr\u003e Spring bloom: Start in late December to early January indoors if needed\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Fall-planted pansies will often bloom through winter into early spring.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Zone 9\u003cbr\u003e Best as fall\/winter annuals\u003cbr\u003e Start indoors: August\u003cbr\u003e Transplant outdoors: Mid-September to October\u003cbr\u003e Avoid summer planting — it’s too hot. These are great winter bloomers in mild climates.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Zone 10–11 (hot climates)\u003cbr\u003e Fall\/winter only\u003cbr\u003e Start seeds indoors in August–September\u003cbr\u003e Transplant outdoors in October–November\u003cbr\u003e Plant only when temperatures begin cooling down — pansies will bloom through winter and early spring but won’t survive summer heat.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Short-lived perennial\/biennial\/annual based on growing zone (varies, zones 3-11) 8 inches tall and wide\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Grows 8-10 inches tall and also does well in containers.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e This is for approx 20 seeds","brand":"SeedCult","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53058324103531,"sku":"VL3720","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0973\/5815\/2043\/files\/0_633d3ebd-6fdb-434d-a06e-73c6fa149c3b.jpg?v=1775072656","url":"https:\/\/seedcult.com\/products\/midnight-glow-spring-matrix-pansy-vl3720","provider":"SeedCult","version":"1.0","type":"link"}