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Pansies and Violas (Viola wittrockiana, Viola spp.)
you’re able to plant pansies and violas together or with other cool-weather spring annuals.
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It can flower for up to five months if conditions are cool enough and you keep up withdeadheading.
Keep cineraria moist, not wet, and never let the plant dry out completely.
Large pots with plenty of good, moisture-retaining potting soil will increase your odds of success.
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Like most heavy-flowering plants, cineraria should be fertilized regularly.
Spiral Sorrel (Oxalis spiralis subsp.
The cultivated, named varieties are mounding plants that make ideal filler plants in containers.
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Flowers are normally yellow, but the named cultivars can have foliage ranging from bright green to dark purple.
To keep oxalis happy, fertilize regularly and keep them moist, not wet.
If your plant starts getting leggy, cut it all the way back to rejuvenate it.
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No deadheading is necessary.
However, they both are so cold-tolerant and unfussy that they are particularly well suited to spring temperature fluctuations.
Mixing in a slow-release fertilizer will improve leaf color and blooming.
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Cool-Season Herbs and Vegetables (Parsley, Kale, etc.)
Cool-season herbs and leafy vegetables are perfect for spring containers.
Both kale and parsley play well with others and can be a surprising addition to mixed containers.
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Along with kale, consider other spring greens such as spinach and chard.
