Pansy
Flowers all winter, even under frost; the flowers are edible.
- Flowering: from October to April
- Planting: from September to October
- Exposure: Sun or part shade
- Watering: Moderate
- Hardiness: Very hardy
Tip: Remove faded flowers so it keeps blooming until spring.
Planting step by step
Plant pots in Sept–Oct, 20 cm apart, in borders or window boxes.
In the kitchen
Whole flowers on salads or cakes, mild taste.
Did you know?
Its French name means “thought”: given to say “I’m thinking of you”.