Pansy spp. Black and Blue

Common Name:
Pansy 'Black and Blue'

Description:
Pansy 'Black and Blue' is a dramatic and eye-catching cool-season flowering plant, featuring deep velvety black petals contrasted by rich blue undertones and a bright yellow centre. This striking variety provides a bold statement in garden beds, borders, pots, and hanging baskets from autumn through spring. Thriving in full sun to part shade and well-draining soil, 'Black and Blue' is a hardy and easy-to-grow annual that withstands cooler temperatures. Regular deadheading will encourage prolonged flowering, ensuring months of vivid, moody colour while attracting bees and other pollinators to the garden.

Form:

• Shrub - Small

Mature Size:

• Height: 15 cm – 25 cm
• Width: 20 cm – 30 cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Autumn
• Flowers in Winter
• Flowers in Spring

Flower Colour:

• Deep Black with Blue Undertones
• Bright Yellow Centre

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Bee Attracting
• Herbaceous
• Annual

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:

• Viola spp. (Violas)
• Alyssum (Sweet Alyssum)
• Lobelia erinus (Trailing Lobelia)
• Primula spp. (Primroses)
• Dianthus spp. (Carnations)