Pansies and violas

These are perfect sunny faces for cool, grey winter days, with their clear, bright colour combinations defying symmetry and organisation. They’re just crazy kids!

Size 25cmh x 20cmw.

Aspect Full sun, part shade.

Climate Cool to temperate.

Soil Moist, cool, well drained and slightly acidic.

Food Slow-release fertiliser as you plant.

Water Water regularly.

Care Regularly remove spent leaves and flowers – or pick them fresh for a salad!

GARDEN TIP

Pansies and violas are annuals but they self-seed, so can grow back next year.

Pansies and violas look the same but there is a subtle di erence. Violas have two petals growing up and three down, with a spur in the middle one. Pansies have four petals growing up fan-like, and a broad petal down.