Infinite diversity in infinite combinations... symbolizing the elements that create truth and beauty.
I found the above quote on diversity while perusing the internet and couldn't help but think of the Pansies we have at the nursery right now. They come in (what seems like) infinite colors, and I love the combinations they give us in the garden. I always think of my Grandmother when the Pansies come out. She always wanted the biggest flowers she could find. She said they reminded her of her mother's flowers in Oregon when she was growing up. I, on the other hand, like the different colorful faces of the flowers. That's what I love about Pansies. There's one or more varieties for everyone's tastes.
I took a few (okay, more than a few) pictures today of all the Pansy varieties we have at the nursery I work at, and I still didn't get everything we have for sale. I can't think of any other plant that has this many flower color varieties. Orchids vary on flower shape, roses vary on petal count and size, hmmm? Maybe Snapdaragons could compete with Pansies for color. Never the less, I think Pansies deserve the award for most diverse color annual!
These plants made my day! How 'bout yours?
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I've loved pansies for 60+ years, since Miss Annie and Miss Susan Peoples used to let me pick little hands full from their pansy beds. Little did I know then that picking encouraged more blossoms.
ReplyDeleteMy preference is violas because they perform much better, much longer in this climate. I planted 44 violas today, have 6 dozen more on order when the grower has yellow. The dog helped.
At the garden centre where I used to work, we would have the pansy of the day contest and compete to see who would find the most beautiful pansy!
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful! I am always drawn to the Pansies and Violas. I especially love the orange varieties! Wish I could stop in and pick up a few - and, well, that it was Spring.
ReplyDeleteI love pansies! One of my earliest memories is at age three, wandering in my neighbor Miss Jordan's backyard, where she had pansies planted around the base of large trees. I was fascinated with the faces of these colorful flowers then, and I still am. Thanks for the post!
ReplyDeleteThese are wonderful! It will be many months before we can plant pansies here, but that gives me lots of time to look at these gorgeous photos and consider the possibilities. -Jean
ReplyDeleteWhat a great post. I love pansies and the pretty colors. I do like violas, too.
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Violas and pansies have such happy faces -- with their velvety colours, they're quite magical. And some are so beautifully scented. People look at me oddly when I stick my nose in the flowers to find the best smelling ones. "Pansies don't smell like anything," they say. Oh really? Try this one. They're invariably surprised. Thanks for the flower show.
ReplyDeleteI love the little whiskered ones the best, I think. I was very surprised to see how my pansies from last winter made it through the crazy Oklahoma summer heat and are now welcoming the newcomers we planted a few weeks ago.
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