All of these will be sure to come back in your garden next year. Now, don't forget that fall is one of the best times of the year to get shrubs and trees in the ground, even though we traditionally do most of our plant shopping in the early spring. You wouldn't want to miss out on a beautiful foliage display like on a Japanese maple or the beautiful fruit set on pyracantha. Pansies can also be grown as an annual. There are several varieties with brightly colored flowers.
Pansies perform best during the cool days of spring and fall.
The plants need some shade and lots of moisture during hot weather. A rich soil and ample moisture are needed for the production of large flowers. Keep plants in bloom by removing old flowers before seeds are formed. Fertilize during the growing season. Young plants, overwintered outside, need protection.