Pansy : Water Colours Mixed F1

Half-hardy Annual/Hardy Perennial

• Flowers in : Winter, Spring and Summer
• Germination : Experience Useful
• Aftercare : Easy
• Ideal for : Baskets, Bedding, Borders, Children, Containers, Patios
• Special Features : Edible Flowers
• Height : 8 inches

Description

Create a masterpiece with this fine mixture of the most delicate shades which has been an unqualified success wherever T&M have shown it. The colours work together in a way that brings raptuous comments wherever it is seen and it has performed well under adverse weather conditions both for colour, winter/ spring and summer flowering, for colour harmony and usefulness whether in containers, hanging baskets or bedding. Height: 15-20cm (6-8in).

Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here.

Sowing Instructions

Sow in a peat based seed compost in late winter and early spring, early summer or autumn in trays or boxes indoors, or in a coldframe, at about 15-18C (60-65F). Too high a temperature or drying out can prevent germination.

Growing Instructions

Sow thinly into moist compost and just cover the seed. Prick out into pots or boxes. Gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions for 10-15 days before planting out after all risk of frost 23-30cm (9-12in) apart in most soils, sun or part shade.

Aftercare

Summer sowings should be moved to a coldframe and planted out in early spring.

Kitchen Notes

The petals make a colourful addition to green salads and can be candied to top desserts etc.