What to do with Pansey seedlings

Bagpuss57

I have been given lots of small pansey seedlings that don't seem to be growing. I have potted them on but they still don't seem to be getting any bigger! Can I keep them in the greenhouse over winter and plant them in spring when they decide to grow bigger? What sort of care should I give them to encourage better growth. 

Lyn

That’s exactly what you do with them, they wont  grow now it’s getting cold, they’ll spring up next Spring then you can plant them out, harden them off first though.
Dont be temped to feed them, they are resting now.
When they’ve finished in your tubs and baskets you can cut them right back and plant them out in the garden,  I’ve got some here that have been coming up each year forever.  

Bagpuss57

Do they need to be kept in a warm greenhouse? I only have a cheap simple cold greenhouse/coldframe. Will this be enough for them over winter? 

Lyn

That will be fine, I don’t have heating in mine, it’s just to keep wind, rain and frost off whilst they are tiny. 

Jason milly

Always makes me laugh the saying. " You little pansey "  meaning soft , but they are really tough plants , I wonder how the saying come about .

Lyn

The young Pansy is not that tough, it’s susceptible to green fly and mould.

Fairygirl

I'd agree with Lyn - on both counts. They just need a bit of shelter for now while they're small and vulnerable. They won't do anything until spring. Lovely looking little seedlings though 
Even the hardiest and toughest of plants are  susceptible to all sorts of pests and diseases when they're little.