pansy 'Cats Plus White'
pansy (syn. Viola × wittrockiana)
- Position: Full sun or partial shade
- Soil: Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: Average
- Flowering period: Milder spells from October to May
- Hardiness: Fully hardy (but short-lived)
This fabulous perennial pansy, often grown as an annual, provides months of reliable flowers coupled with handsome evergreen foliage. The delicately scented blooms shine in pristine white, veined with purple whiskers, above lush greenery perfect for spreading over gravel gardens and rockeries, and containers. Fully winter hardy, 'Cats Plus White' can even flourish in hanging baskets. Ultimately, the trailing habit and cheery white blooms of this resilient winter/spring ‘bedder’ create charming floral displays through the cooler months.
Plant out in compost or well-drained, humus-rich soil that is not frozen or prone to waterlogging. Protect young plants from slug damage using environmentally friendly slug pellets or beer traps. Deadhead the spent blooms to prolong flowering.