Colossus Fire Pansy is a vigorous perennial with a dense and tight, non-stretching habit and dark green leaves. The extra large upward facing flowers that open a sunny yellow that turn to deep red from the edges in and have with a black blotch bloom from fall through spring in mild winters. Prefers full sun and moist well-drained soils. The Colossus series has improved heat and humidity tolerance and can tolerate a hard freeze if the soil is not dry, otherwise may experience dieback in harsh winters to return in spring.
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Origins: |
Central Europe |
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Height: |
- 0.5' |
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Spread: |
- 0.75’ |
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Spacing: |
0.5’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
6 - 10 |
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Bloom Color: |
Yellow/Red |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Medium Maintenance. Water regularly- keep soil moisture consistent. Susceptible to fugal leaf damage. Watch for snails and slugs. Deadheading can prolong bloom season.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Coral Bells, Wood Spurge, Violet
IMAGE: Ball Seed, Colossus Fire Pansy
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
