The Ultimate Guide to Pansies: Oklahoma’s Cold-Weather Champions

by Beau

When temperatures start to drop and most flowers begin to fade, one plant continues to thrive — pansies. With their cheerful faces, bold colors, and impressive cold tolerance, pansies are a fall and winter staple in Oklahoma gardens. At Five Stones Landscape and Garden Center, we proudly offer one of the largest selections of pansies in the state, grown right here in our nursery to ensure the best quality and performance.

If you’re looking for color that lasts through the chill of fall and even into early spring, pansies are the perfect choice. Here’s everything you need to know to help your pansies flourish this season.

🌼 Why Pansies Are Perfect for Oklahoma

Oklahoma weather can be unpredictable — warm one day, freezing the next. But pansies don’t mind. They’re one of the few flowers that can handle those temperature swings. In fact, pansies prefer cooler weather and thrive in temperatures between 40°F and 70°F.

That makes them an ideal flower for fall, winter, and early spring planting. With a little care, they’ll stay colorful even after a frost, giving your landscape life when most plants have gone dormant.

🌈 A Burst of Color for Every Season

Pansies come in nearly every color imaginable — rich purples, golden yellows, bright blues, soft whites, and even multicolor blends. Their signature “faces” add charm and personality to any garden.

At Five Stones, we carry a wide variety of pansy types and color mixes, perfect for:

  • Flowerbeds and borders
  • Hanging baskets and containers
  • Commercial landscape displays

Mix and match them with mums, ornamental cabbage, kale, or violas to create a layered, vibrant fall display.

🪴 How to Plant and Care for Pansies

Pansies are easy to grow, but they’ll reward you best with the right planting approach. Here’s how to keep them happy all season:

1. Choose the Right Spot

Pansies love the sun but appreciate a little afternoon shade. Pick a location that gets at least 6 hours of sunlight per day.

2. Prepare the Soil

Use well-drained, fertile soil. Mix in compost or organic matter before planting to keep the roots strong. If your soil is heavy clay (common in Oklahoma), raised beds or planters can help.

3. Plant at the Right Time

The best time to plant pansies in Oklahoma is early to mid-fall. This gives them time to establish before winter sets in.

4. Water Consistently

Keep the soil evenly moist but not soggy. Water at the base, not on the blooms, to avoid damage.

5. Feed for Continued Blooms

Use a slow-release fertilizer every few weeks to keep pansies blooming strong through fall and early spring.

❄️ Do Pansies Survive Winter?

Yes — pansies are one of the few flowers that truly thrive through Oklahoma winters. When temperatures drop, they might pause blooming, but they’ll quickly bounce back once the weather warms. Their roots stay alive even through light freezes.

Adding a layer of mulch around your pansies helps protect them from extreme cold and keeps the soil temperature more stable.

🌻 Pairing Pansies with Other Fall Favorites

Pansies are incredibly versatile and mix beautifully with other cool-weather plants. At Five Stones Landscape and Garden Center, we recommend pairing them with:

  • Mums for rich, full-bodied color.
  • Ornamental cabbage and kale for texture and contrast.
  • Violas for a soft, cascading edge.
  • Ornamental grasses to frame and elevate your display.

These combinations create professional-looking landscapes that stay stunning through fall and beyond.

🏡 Why Buy Your Pansies from Five Stones Landscape and Garden Center

At Five Stones, we don’t just sell pansies — we grow them right here in-house. That means every plant is acclimated to Oklahoma’s climate and ready to thrive from the moment you take it home. Our nursery carries both retail and wholesale pansies, so whether you’re decorating a front porch, designing a community space, or refreshing a client’s property, we’ve got you covered.

We’re proud to be Oklahoma’s largest nursery, offering premium-quality flowers, trees, and shrubs, along with full-service landscaping and hardscaping. When you buy from Five Stones, you’re not just getting plants — you’re getting the knowledge, care, and expertise that comes with years of experience in Oklahoma landscaping.

📍 Visit Us Today

Ready to add vibrant color to your yard this season? Stop by Five Stones Landscape and Garden Center and explore our wide selection of locally grown pansies, mums, and fall plants — all in full bloom and ready to plant.

Let’s make your landscape shine all season long. 🍁