{"id":16409,"date":"2022-10-09T22:49:46","date_gmt":"2022-10-09T22:49:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecofamilylife.com\/?p=16409"},"modified":"2022-11-16T18:32:13","modified_gmt":"2022-11-16T18:32:13","slug":"can-pansies-survive-frost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecofamilylife.com\/garden\/can-pansies-survive-frost\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Pansies Survive Frost? | 3 Tips to Protect Your Pansies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Pansies are beautiful flowers and they can survive frost. If you live in certain growing zones, they can even survive a little snow. People living in zones 4-8 can expect their pansies to last through light frosts and snow, while those living in zones 9-11, where it is a little warmer, can even enjoy flowering pansies during the winter months.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This article will explore the best ways to keep your pansies growing strong during the winter months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a>3 Ways to Protect Pansies From Frost<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Even though pansies usually won\u2019t die from a light frost, it\u2019s still good to protect them so they can grow at their best. Here are a few ways to do that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>1. Use Pine Straw Mulch<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We all know that mulch can keep plants warmer, and pansies are no exception. While you can use other types of mulch to protect your pansies from frost, most experts agree that pine straw mulch is the best. Just place some around the plants in a nice thick blanket and that should do the trick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>2. Bring Them Inside<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If it\u2019s going to get too cold, it\u2019s best to bring your pansies inside if you can. Of course, you can only do this if they\u2019re in pots or containers. It is a good option when your pansies are in containers. Just remember that the indoor temperature shouldn\u2019t be too warm because this isn\u2019t good for your pansies, either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>3. Cover Them With Fabric<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are special cloths made just for protecting plants from the cold, but you don\u2019t necessarily need this to keep your plants warm. Just buy a thick, soft piece of fabric and wrap the plants with that. Flannel is a good option for doing this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>When to Plant Pansies to Avoid Frost Burn<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The best time to plant pansies is either early spring or in the fall. Keep in mind they do best in soil that is between 45 degrees and 65 degrees Fahrenheit, so never plant them when the ground is cold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You can buy already established plants at a nursery or grow them from seed. If you choose the latter, plant the seeds indoors in late winter, roughly 8-10 weeks before the last spring frost in order to get blooms in the spring. If you want blooms in fall or winter, plant the seeds in late summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check out this great video with tips for growing winter pansies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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