Everyone likes the cheery face of the pansy! Why not plant some this fall to enjoy in autumn and then again in early spring? Winter pansies are so named because they bloom in the latter part of the year when not much else is in bloom. A true winter pansy will have a bicolor face rather than a solid color. The best time to plant them is in September if the weather is not too hot. All pansies are cool weather crops so plant when the weather is cooler. When planted in September or early October they will have
time to root-on as the soil temperature is still warm but the air is cool. This will put them in better shape to survive the winter and will give them a head start in early spring when the temperature warms up again. Be sure to deadhead regularly to promote continuous blooming. When the thermometer drops below 5 degrees Celsius pansies will curl downward. They are simply going dormant until warmer days arrive. By March they will be rising up and blooming once again. That is always such a welcome sight after the long winter months. We currently stock many beautiful fibre packs of pansies in assorted colors. Stop by soon to pick yours!
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