What Does Pansies Look Like?

Pansies have heart-shaped, overlapping petals and one of the widest ranges of bright, pretty colors and patterns. ... Pansies look pretty on their own in a monochrome scheme or in mixed colors; they also look pretty when planted with other cool-season flowers such as violas, primroses, trailing lobelia, and sweet alyssum.

How long will pansies last?

That means if you plant them in the autumn, pansies can last up to eight months, from September to April or May, providing colorful blooms for much of that time. They usually aren't very pretty in the dead of winter, but their spring blooms can be even more robust when the plants have been in the ground since fall.

Are pansies perennials?

Pansies are short-lived perennials. Have you ever planted a six-pack or two for some spring color and noticed later in the season that they've disappeared? I already mentioned that they love cool weather, but they don't do well in the heat.