Different Types of Pansy Flowers
The pansy flower is part of the violet family, having notable similar traits. While this is a perennial plant, after the first year of seed, it deteriorates quickly, lasting only 2 years. Pansies are often referred to as an annual flower because of their limited lifespan. Pansy flowers range a great deal in color and size, with two notable varieties. Does this Spark an idea?
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Two Types of Pansies
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Generally, pansies are broken into 2 groups, monkey-faced and clear-faced. Monkey-faced pansies have a dark blotch in the center of the face, or petals. A clear-faced pansy is simply one color, without the blotch.
Pansy Size
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Pansy flowers are mainly grown as a small flower, such as a violet. Larger species, such as Majestic Giants, have blooms up to 4 inches in diameter. These are not nearly as common as the Imperial series of smaller blooms.
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Pansy Colors
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Pansies are available in a wide range of colors, from a heavenly blue violet to a striking red. Colors can be mixed at times, depending on the grower. Bi-color pansies are the result of seeds mixed in the germination process.
Growing Pansies
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Pansies like at least 6 hours of sunlight each day and a moist environment. Slugs are the main enemy of pansies, because of the moist soil they desire. A slug repellent, or a bowl filled with beer nearby, will keep slugs at bay. Pansies grow to nearly 8 inches tall, and require 2 to 3 inches between the plantings, either seed or starter.
Where to Plant
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Enjoy your pansies in a flower box or planter because of their low-lying height, or edge your garden with their bright, colorful blooms.
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