Pansies and their viola cousins have become the most popular
cool weather annuals over the years as commercial property managers began
planting them more than a decade ago to add color and landscaping life
to their properties during the fall, winter, and spring months. Now
everyday gardeners load up on pansies and violas to bring a much needed
color burst to their gardens during the dreary cold weather months.
Because of their compact, low growing habit pansies are an ideal choice
for borders, containers, and rock gardens as well as mass plantings.Although
delicate, pansies are surprisingly hardy and perform well in even the coldest
of winters. Even though pansies are not fussy plants, they will grow
best in a loose, rich soil with a slightly acid PH. They flower best
in full sun and will stretch if planted in full shade. Their large
flowers in a wide variety of colors will brighten up an empty spot on your
patio or in the garden and will complement flowering perennials during
the spring months. |
