Pansy Scarlet - Pack of 6 Large Garden-Ready Plants

Bring brilliant, vibrant energy to your garden with Pansy Scarlet, a stunning collection of six large, garden-ready plants that showcase the most intense and captivating red colouration available in the pansy family. These magnificent plants produce masses of pure scarlet blooms that create an immediate impact, perfect for gardeners who want to make a bold statement and add passionate warmth to their outdoor spaces.

Key Features

Brilliant Pure Scarlet Colour Each flower displays intense, true scarlet petals with a lustrous, almost luminous quality that catches and reflects light beautifully. The pure, clean red colour is consistent across all blooms, creating a striking uniform display that maintains its vibrancy throughout the flowering season.

Exceptional Flower Production These vigorous plants produce an abundance of large, well-formed blooms measuring 5-7cm across. The generous flowering habit ensures continuous colour from planting time through to late spring, with each plant capable of producing dozens of flowers.

Premium Plant Quality Arrive as large, well-established specimens with robust root systems and compact, bushy growth. These garden-ready plants provide immediate impact and establish quickly for superior performance throughout their growing season.

Outstanding Cold Tolerance Scarlet pansies are remarkably frost-hardy, withstanding temperatures down to -12°C whilst continuing to bloom. The intense colour actually becomes more saturated in cooler conditions, providing spectacular winter interest.

Growing Information

Planting Requirements

• Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil enriched with organic matter

• Position: Full sun to partial shade (thrives with 4-6 hours of direct sunlight daily)

• Spacing: Plant 15-20cm apart for optimal air circulation and individual plant development

• Planting depth: Position level with the original soil line from the container

Care Instructions Provide consistent moisture through regular watering, particularly during dry periods, ensuring soil remains moist but never waterlogged. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser every 4-6 weeks during active growth to support continuous flowering. Remove spent blooms promptly to encourage ongoing flower production and maintain plant vigour.

Seasonal Performance

Autumn Establishment Plant from September onwards for best results. Autumn planting allows plants to develop strong root systems during cooler months, resulting in more robust spring performance and extended flowering periods.

Winter Brilliance The scarlet blooms provide essential warm colour during the darkest months of the year. Plants continue producing flowers intermittently through winter, with the intense red providing a cheerful contrast against winter landscapes.

Spring Magnificence Peak flowering occurs from March through May, when plants produce their most abundant displays. The pure scarlet colour creates stunning visual impact that can be seen from considerable distances.

Design Applications

High-Impact Focal Points Use Pansy Scarlet to create dramatic focal points in garden beds, at entrance areas, or anywhere immediate visual impact is desired. The intense colour naturally draws the eye and creates memorable garden moments.

Contemporary Landscape Design Perfect for modern garden designs where bold, clean colours are preferred. The pure scarlet works exceptionally well in minimalist settings and contemporary container displays.

Seasonal Colour Schemes Ideal for creating festive seasonal displays, particularly effective in autumn and winter plantings where the warm red provides psychological warmth during colder months.

Mass Planting Effects Plant multiple packs together to create spectacular sweeps of scarlet colour in larger beds or naturalised areas. The uniform colour creates powerful visual impact across extensive areas.

Creative Colour Combinations

Classic Contrasts Stunning when paired with white flowers or silver-grey foliage plants, creating crisp, clean colour combinations that enhance the intensity of the scarlet blooms.

Warm Harmonies Combine with orange and yellow flowers for vibrant, energetic displays that celebrate warm colour palettes and create cheerful, uplifting garden areas.

Sophisticated Pairings Partner with deep purple or burgundy flowers for rich, luxurious combinations that work particularly well in formal garden settings.

Companion Plants

Scarlet pansies pair beautifully with white primroses, silver-leaved dusty miller, cream or pale yellow polyanthus, white or silver winter heathers, ornamental grasses with pale seed heads, and early spring bulbs such as white snowdrops or pale yellow crocuses.

Plant Specifications

• Mature Height: 15-20cm

• Spread: 15-25cm

• Flowering Period: September to spring

• Flower Size: 5-7cm diameter

• Hardiness: RHS H4 (fully hardy throughout the UK)

• Growth Pattern: Compact, well-branched, and free-flowering

Expert Growing Tips

Colour Intensity Optimisation The scarlet colour develops most intensely in cooler conditions with good light levels. Position where plants receive morning sun but some protection from intense afternoon heat.

Soil Preparation Enhance soil with well-rotted compost or leaf mould before planting. Good soil preparation supports vigorous growth and extended flowering performance.

Watering Best Practices Water thoroughly but allow soil surface to dry slightly between waterings. Deep, less frequent watering encourages strong root development and improved drought tolerance.

Maintenance Schedule Deadhead regularly to maintain continuous flowering. Remove any yellowing or damaged foliage promptly to keep plants looking their best throughout the season.

Environmental Benefits

These early-flowering plants provide crucial nectar sources for emerging bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects when few other flowers are available. The open flower structure allows easy access to pollen and nectar, supporting local pollinator populations during critical early season periods.

Versatility and Uses

Container Gardening Excellent for creating stunning container displays in pots, windowboxes, and hanging baskets. The vibrant colour works well with both traditional and contemporary container styles.

Cut Flower Potential While primarily grown as bedding plants, the sturdy stems and long-lasting blooms make them suitable for small indoor arrangements and seasonal decorations.

Succession Planting Consider planting multiple batches at intervals for extended seasonal colour, ensuring continuous displays throughout the autumn, winter, and spring months.

Why Choose Pansy Scarlet?

This variety offers unmatched colour intensity and visual impact, perfect for gardeners who want to create dramatic, memorable displays. The pure scarlet colour is both timeless and contemporary, working equally well in traditional cottage gardens and modern landscape designs.

The large, garden-ready size ensures immediate results and professional-quality displays from the moment of planting. Each plant has been grown to exacting standards, providing confidence in achieving outstanding garden performance.

Ideal for both novice gardeners seeking reliable, high-impact plants and experienced designers wanting to create sophisticated colour schemes, Pansy Scarlet delivers consistent excellence with straightforward care requirements.

Whether you're creating seasonal focal points, developing themed colour gardens, or simply adding vibrant warmth to your outdoor space, Pansy Scarlet provides the intensity and reliability needed to achieve spectacular results that will be admired throughout the growing season.