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Autumn Decorating with Cool Wave Pansies

Autumn is an excellent time to plant Cool Wave Pansies, especially in central, eastern and southern Canada. The warm soil and moderate air temperatures encourage the plants to grow fairly quickly and produce lots of colourful, spreading blooms. Here are a few decorating suggestions to enjoy Cool Wave Pansies in Autumn.

Colors Of The Season

Cool Wave Pansies are available in many rich colours that complement the bold hues of changing Autumn leaves. This makes them a garden designer’s dream! Plant them in hollowed out pumpkins or accent them with straw bales for Autumn decoration. Or, select greenery and black-and-purple accents for a spooky holiday garden delight.

Bulb Companion

Plant Cool Wave Pansies along with bulbs in Autumn in an area that receives at least a half-day of full sun. Cultivate the soil and plant Daffodils, Crocus, Tulips, Hyacinths, etc., in your garden at the depth recommended on the bulbs’ packaging. You can then plant Cool Wave Pansies in front or amongst where the bulbs were planted. The Pansies will provide colour this season, and then both the Pansies and the Spring bulbs will burst into bloom together once Spring has arrived.

Mix It Up

Autumn Pansies can also be used to decorate planters, patio containers and window boxes. They will continue to bloom for many weeks until a hard freeze. Remember to keep a few pots close to the house to enjoy their sweet fragrance on a crisp, sunny Autumn day. Cool Wave Pansies pair well with Mums, Ornamental Peppers, Celosia, Dianthus, Coreopsis, Lavender and Gaillardia.

Over Winter Success

Planted in your garden, not only will you enjoy your cheery Cool Wave Pansies through the first snowfall, but they will also rebloom in the Spring and into early Summer. At the end of a rough Winter, the foliage and stems may look a little brown and tattered, but fear not, they will produce fresh green growth once the weather warms in the Spring.

Whether planted in the ground or in containers, remember to keep the plants well-watered during sunny, dry weather. For continuous spreading colour, use liquid fertiliser at the time of planting and every two weeks before hard frost.