Can You Plant Pansies in January? Unseasonably Warm Weather in Maryland

In Maryland (similar climate to Kansas City), leftover fall pansies may bloom during a warm January, but they won’t perform well until steady spring temperatures arrive.

What to Expect

• Small, sporadic blooms now.
• Real show starts in March–April.
• If planted now, protect from hard freezes.

Pansies are cool-season annuals. They tolerate cold but need consistent cool weather to thrive. A January planting is a gamble; waiting until early spring is safer.