Pansies are bedding plants which bloom through the summer but gardeners can extend their pretty flowers by completing three regular tasks.

Pansies are popular and versatile bedding plants , known for their cheerful blooms and ability to provide colour in gardens , borders and containers. However, their delicate petals can get damaged easily by getting too much sun or too much rain. This makes caring for them essential throughout the blooming period.

Whilst their petals may begin to fade in the summer, you can extend their blooming period for much longer. A gardening blogger has said pansies will “bloom big well beyond spring” if you follow three essential tasks, including fertilising them, deadheading and watering. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT

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