Pansies, a short lived perennial, are members of the viola family. Pansies have the characteristic cat face markings on the flower's five petals. Violas are the same flower without those markings. Pansies bloom from very early spring until the weather heats up in summer. The plant stops blooming but remains green. When the weather cools off again in the fall they resume blooming. Pansies are frost tolerant and will weather a late or early frost. Pansies require rich soil and a sunny location.
Sorbet Pansies
The plants reach a foot across and 8 inches high. The flowers are the size of a teaspoon. According to Megan McConnell Hughes, in her article "Sweet Treats" Early Spring 2008 issue of "Country Gardens," sorbet pansies don't need to be deadheaded to continue blooming profusely. The spent blossoms drop off the plants. Colors include lemon chiffon with light yellow petals and brown markings, coconut swirl with white petals edged with purple. Orange duet mixes three orange petals backed by two purple petals. Blue heaven mixes three light purple petals edged with medium purple backed by two dark purple petals. Sorbet pansies are also available in dark burgundy mixed with yellow.
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