pansy

Pansies require regular watering to look their best and thrive. The general rule of thumb is to water your pansies once every 2-3 days in the Spring, Summer, and Fall. In the winter, you can reduce the frequency of watering if temperatures drop below 40 F (4 C). Be sure to check the soil around the base of the pansies; if it feels dry, then it's time to water. When watering, be sure to soak the soil until water comes out of the drainage holes. If pansies are planted in containers, it's especially important to water them often and make sure they don't dry out completely.

Pansies thrive in full sun to part shade. In cooler climates, they do best when receiving at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day, ideally morning sunlight. In more southern, warmer climates, they can tolerate up to 8 hours of sunlight per day. Morning sunlight is still preferred, and they should be shaded from hot afternoon sun.

Pansies should be pruned annually in order to encourage a healthy growth and abundant bloom. Prune them back in late winter or early spring before the new growth begins. Cut the stems back to about 2-thirds of the original size. This will keep the plant in the desired neat, low-growing mound shape but still allow it to produce plenty of flowers in the season. Remove any dead foliage and spent flowers throughout the year to encourage new growth.