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When to Plant Pansy in Hollywood, Florida (33021)

Location

Hollywood, Florida

ZIP Code

33021

USDA Zone

11a

Last Frost

Thursday, January 1, 2026

📅 Your 2026 Planting Dates

Start Seeds Indoors

Thursday, November 6, 2025

Transplant Outdoors

Thursday, January 15, 2026

Based on last frost Thursday, January 1, 2026 · Zone 11a

Pro tip: Start Pansy seeds indoors 8 weeks before your last frost date, then transplant outdoors around Thursday, January 15, 2026.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Viola x wittrockiana
Days to Maturity 50 days
Mature Height 6-10"
Spread 9"

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun to Partial Shade

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Water

Moderate (1 inch/week)

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Spacing

8" apart

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Planting Depth

0.125" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 10-21 days

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Full Companion Planting Guide for Pansy

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🌾 Seed Saving Guide

🟡 Moderate
⚠️ Many varieties are F1 hybrid — look for OP/heirloom types

When to Harvest Seed

Allow seed pods to form after petals drop. Harvest when pods turn tan and before they burst open.

Processing

Collect pods carefully, place in a bag to catch seeds as they eject, dry 1 week.

Seed Viability

Up to 2 years when stored cool, dark, and dry.

Pro Tip

Most garden pansies are F1 hybrids and won't grow true. Viola cornuta and V. tricolor are good OP alternatives.

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Raised Bed Planting Guides

A 4×8 bed fits 72 plants of Pansy. See plant counts, spacing grids, and companion pairings for every bed size →

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Pansy in Hollywood, Florida? +

In Hollywood (Zone 11a), start Pansy seeds indoors around Thursday, November 6, 2025 and transplant outdoors around Thursday, January 15, 2026.

What is the last frost date for Hollywood, Florida? +

The average last spring frost date for Hollywood, Florida (ZIP 33021) is around Thursday, January 1, 2026. This is based on NOAA climate normals for USDA Zone 11a.

How long does Pansy take to grow? +

Pansy typically matures in about 50 days from transplanting. In Hollywood, that means you can expect harvest around Thursday, January 15, 2026 plus 50 days.

Should I start Pansy indoors or direct sow in Florida? +

Pansy should be started indoors 8 weeks before your last frost date. In Hollywood, that means starting around Thursday, November 6, 2025.

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Growing Pansy in Zone 11a

Pansy (Viola x wittrockiana) is a popular garden vegetable. In Hollywood, Florida, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 11a, you should start seeds indoors around Thursday, November 6, 2025.

Your average last frost date is Thursday, January 1, 2026. Plan to transplant your Pansy seedlings outdoors around Thursday, January 15, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.