Lovely pastel shades of pink, peach, lavendar and rose are also available now, and warm oranges, as well as vivid eyecatching bicolors, like banded purple with cream. Where to get them Burpee Seeds and Gurney's Seeds at 110 Capital St. Yankton, SD 57079 are two more reputable seed and supply companies, if you need a source to purchase from. When your seeds arrive, follow germinating instructions for starting indoors, and when the plants are big enough, set outside. Remember, also, it's good to give your pansies the protection of a layer of organic mulch around their roots. Where to plant For best results with winter blooming, plant pansies in a sheltered corner, or on the side of the house that gets the most warmth from the sun.
Pansies are nice for the nose and taste buds too.
Add another one to the family salad bowl, and see for yourself. Since pansies are a low growing, compact plant, they make a pleasing walkway border too. Or you can also plant larger quantities to fill a bed to create a mass of a single color, or rows of alternating colors, like a braided rug, only outdoors, with flowers. Peg Fisher, used by permission. We welcome your comments.