Pansies prefer a partial shade location with protection from sun during the heat of the day.
Pansies grow best in rich, moist, well-drained soil high in organic matter. Add peat or composted manure to enrich your soil. Pansies will develop best when night temperatures are in the 40 s and day temperatures are in the 60 degree range. They are extremely cold hardy though, and can survive temperatures as low as 10 degrees if properly hardened. When planting, water in with root stimulator fertilizer.