Pansy

Pansy 

Pansy flowers are undeniably charming blooms. These are widely known for their rich colours with summer and winter flowering varieties. Some varieties of pansy are noted for their perfume-like aroma. No wonder pansies are fragrant addition to your garden. The following information will give you more insights into these beautiful and colourful flowers. 

About Pansy 

Pansy is a large flower often grown as a garden flower. They are colourful with impressive “faces,” as they say. Pansies are cool-weather favourites great for both the fall and spring garden. These flowers bloom best during cooler weather. That’s why the plants are often planted in fall or spring. They also like well-drained soil, partial shade, or full sun. 

Scientific Name 

The scientific name of the pansy flower is Viola tricolor var. hortensis. The name pansy is derived from the French word “pensée,” which means thought or remembrance. Pansy flowers’ beauty is one of the many great reasons these flowers are highly favoured, especially by gardeners. 

Origin and History 

Pansies are widely cultivated in Europe by numerous gardeners. The plant that produces beautiful pansy flowers originated from Buckinghamshire, England. Since then, pansy flowers, also called friendly-faced flowers, have become perennial favourites with such colourful origin and history. 

Symbolism and Meaning

In most instances, pansies symbolize loving feelings. It’s why these flowers are often given to someone dear. These are perfect gifts to a friend, a partner, or a mother and best used to represent platonic love. Pansies also symbolize consideration and free-thinking. Pansy flower is also regarded as a flower that means remembrance.

Arrangements 

Pansy flowers can be arranged and made into blooming floral arrangements. These flowers can be combined with dianthus or dusty miller. Pansies also integrate perfectly with marigolds, chrysanthemums, and other autumn flowers. They can be arranged into a bouquet and be a perfect gift to someone close to your heart. You can also put these flowers in a vase, which improves the ambiance of any room.