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Pansy - Antique Shades
They need to be well watered but not soggy. In warm climates plant in late summer or early fall. Technically a perennial, grown as an annual, pansies will overwinter in climates as cold as zone 4. The Pansy Antique Shades, 'Viola wittrockiania', is a very beautiful pansy mix. The soft lovely colors make this pansy an easy choice for pansy lovers. Plant them in normal garden soils and fertilize lightly. Antique Shades prefers full sun but they tolerate some light shade. The Pansy works well in locations where late fall and early spring color would be appropiate. Plant in early spring, 2 to 4 weeks before last frost or in mid summer for fall bloom. Pansies bloom best during cool weather, this means spring in cool climates and fall and winter in warm climates. Antique Shades is an Early Giant type and has 3 inch flowers of mixed colors including baby yellow, peach, burgundy, rust, and cream. ... additional info
Salvia - Mixed Colors The Mixed Colors Salvia, 'Salvia splendens', has very unusual intensely colored spikes on dense, deep green plants. This plant has a dramatic appearance in mass plantings, border, and pots. The Mixed Colors Salvia have 6 to 8 inch tall spikes of salmon, rose, scarlet, and violet flowers. This plant will do best in full sun, but will thrive and bloom in partial shade. This Salvia is easy to grow and makes an excellent border plant and is great in containers or planters. |
