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Halloween II Pansy
Halloween II Pansy is a cold-hardy annual that brings theatrical charm to gardens in zones 4-9 with its striking midnight black petals and bright yellow centers, accented with soft purple tones. These compact mounds reach just 4-5 inches tall and bloom reliably within 90-99 days, making them perfect for adding seasonal drama to beds and containers. The flowers are durable and surprisingly easy to grow from seed, thriving in full sun where their spooky coloring intensifies.
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Growing Conditions
USDA Zone
4-9
Sunlight
Full Sun
Growth Stats
5 in
Height
TypeSpreading
Spacing
12
Plant Profile
Sunlight
Full Sun
Water
—
Zones
4-9
Size
5in H x ?in W
Growth
—
Care
Moderate
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Highlights
The midnight black petals with their tight yellow centers and purple accents create an almost otherworldly effect in the garden, especially when planted en masse. These pansies are cold-hardy enough to handle temperate summer conditions and even cool fall weather, rewarding gardeners with compact, reliable blooms. The dense mounding habit means you get abundant flowers from a small footprint.
Common Uses
Halloween II Pansies are grown primarily for ornamental display in garden beds, borders, and containers. Their compact mounding habit and striking coloring make them excellent choices for seasonal color arrangements and fall plantings.
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Care Instructions
Start Indoors
Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before your last spring frost, keeping soil temperature around 65-70°F. Pansies germinate best in cooler conditions; avoid excessive heat during the germination period.
Transplant Outdoors
Transplant seedlings outdoors after hardening off and once frost danger has passed. Space plants 12 inches apart in full sun locations. Pansies tolerate cool spring and fall temperatures well.
Pruning
Deadhead spent blooms regularly to encourage continuous flowering throughout the season. Pinch back young plants early in growth to promote a denser, more compact mounding habit.
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Companion Planting
Scientific Classification
Viola x wittrockiana
Growth Habit
Spreading