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Bedding Pansy "Pink Blotch" - 6 Pack

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Pansy 'Select Pink Blotch' (Common Names: Pink Blotch Pansy, Select Pink Blotch Viola)

Detailed Description:
Pansy 'Select Pink Blotch' is a captivating, compact perennial known for its vibrant pink blooms with a bold, dark blotch at the center. The rich, velvety petals are contrasted beautifully by the dramatic dark blotch, creating a striking effect that brightens up any garden. This delightful pansy forms a neat, bushy mound of lush, dark green, heart-shaped leaves that highlight the eye-catching flowers. At full growth, 'Select Pink Blotch' produces a continuous display of showy blooms, adding a cheerful and elegant touch to garden beds, borders, and containers. Renowned for its cold tolerance and extended blooming season, this pansy brings color and joy from early spring through late autumn.

Flowering Period:
'Select Pink Blotch' blooms from early spring through late autumn (March to November), providing a long-lasting display of vivid flowers that attract butterflies and add a pop of color to any garden space.

Plant Height:
At full maturity, this plant reaches a height of 15-20 cm, making it perfect for the front of borders, as ground cover, or for planting in containers, window boxes, and hanging baskets.

Planting Location:
Pansy 'Select Pink Blotch' thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained, fertile soil. It is perfect for garden borders, rockeries, and pathways, as well as for adding bold color to containers and hanging baskets. This pansy pairs wonderfully with other spring and summer flowers, creating a striking contrast that enhances any garden display.

Best Uses:
This versatile plant is perfect for adding a bright, elegant splash of color to garden beds, borders, and rockeries. Its compact size and striking pink and dark blotch blooms make it an excellent choice for containers, hanging baskets, or window boxes, adding a cheerful touch to patios and balconies. 'Select Pink Blotch' is also ideal for mass plantings, creating a lush, colorful carpet that enlivens any garden space.

Care Tips:
Pansy 'Select Pink Blotch' is easy to care for and thrives in well-drained soil. Water regularly, especially during dry spells, to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming and maintain a tidy appearance. This frost-tolerant pansy can withstand cooler temperatures, making it perfect for extending garden color into late autumn.

Interesting Facts:
Did you know? Pansies, particularly those with bold blotches like 'Select Pink Blotch,' are loved for their expressive and vibrant blooms. The striking combination of bright pink petals and a dark center makes these flowers perfect for eye-catching garden displays. Additionally, pansies are edible and can be used to add a decorative and colorful touch to salads, desserts, and garnishes.