pansy 'Peach Shades'
pansy (syn. Viola × wittrockiana)
- Position: full sun or partial shade
- Soil: moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or general-purpose potting compost for containers
- Rate of growth: fast
- Flowering period: milder spells from October to May
- Hardiness: fully hardy (but short-lived)
Bred for extreme weather conditions with large, showy flowers in both clear and blotched faces. 'Peach Shades' produces blooms in delicate shades of cream, raspberry and blush pink, and is loved by pollinators. A compact variety which is early to flower, this pansy gives off a warm, colourful glow to seasonal plantings during the coldest months of the year. The petals are edible and can be added to salads or used as a garnish.
Plant out in compost or well-drained, humus-rich soil that is not frozen or prone to waterlogging. Protect young plants from slug damage using environmentally friendly slug pellets or beer traps. Deadhead the spent blooms to prolong flowering.