How to Transplant Pansies

Pansy flower

Pansies are easy-care plants for gardeners of any skill level and tend to bloom all year round in warmer climates. These small plants produce a large number of bright blooms in a variety of colors. The leaves and the flowers of the pansy plant are edible and are often used on salads as well as to make flavored honeys and syrups. Choose a sunny spot to encourage your pansies to thrive.

Things You'll Need

• Shovel
• Pansies
• Water

Instructions

1. Dig several shovelfuls of soil from your selected location to ensure that it is loose, not hard and compact. Pansies do best in well-drained soil. The location will also need to receive full sun or only partial shade for the majority of the day.

2. Dig holes at least 6 inches apart, each large enough to hold the roots of one pansy plant with several inches of space on all sides.

3. Place a pansy plant in each hole and cover the roots loosely with soil. Do not pat the soil down firmly, as this will impede drainage.

4. Water the plants deeply, soaking the soil with several inches of water to get to all the roots.

Tips & Warnings

• The best time to transplant pansies is after the last frost of the year in your area.

• Do not bury the stems of the plant, only the roots. Soil-covered stems can lead to rot in your pansy plant.

References

• Weidners': Pansies are perfect for winter color
• Texas A&M University Extension: Pansy
• Online Flowers: Pansy Flowers