Are you new to the world of pansy colors? Pansy flowers have colorful and beautiful blooms but don’t get much attention. If you are looking for some inspiration on what flower varieties are best suited for your garden, read on.

Purple pansy

The purple pansy is a beautiful flower that has been around since the 1800s. It was first introduced into the United States by French immigrants.

Blue pansy

In the early 19th century, a botanist named John Taaffe were first bred the blue pansies.

No one is quite sure how he did it, but he was successfuly created a pansy flower with blue patal.

The famous botanist and plant collector Ernest Wilson, who created several hybrids was popularized the blue pansy in the 1840s.

In 1895, when the blue pansy flower was separated from their purple-petaled relatives, it was finally accepted as a true species.

Pink pansy

A pink pansy is a type of flower that is native to France. It has been cultivated since the early 17th century. 

It was originally called “Pensée à la Vierge,” which means “thought of the Virgin Mary” in French. But it was later named after the French word for “pansy” (“pensee”). 

The pansy got its name due to its similarity in color to the face of a person with a gentle expression. Some people thought resembled that of a young girl or a nun.

Orange pansy

The Orange pansy is a flower that originates from the United States, but is most popular in the Netherlands. It is a perennial herbaceous plant that thrives in moist soils. 

Its flowers are known to be large and vibrant with petals that of a bright orange color.

Gold pansy

The Gold pansy is a variety of Pansy that has been around for quite some time, most likely originating in the early 20th century. The impetus for this flower’s creation is uncertain. But its name might be a reference to the wealth of its petals’ appearance or the gold coloration of its leaves. 

Brown pansy

Brown pansies, or “brownies” as they are affectionately called, are a cross between two different species of flowers. 

The pansy flower comes from the Viola family, and the Brown pansy is a cross between the Viola tricolor and the violet flower.

In 1887, a Greek botanist named Gregorios Theophrastus was first discovered the brownie accidentially.

While on an expedition to Crete, his servant accidentally mixed up the seeds for both flowers. This mistake led to one of the most unique flowers in history.

Outside of its unusual color, this flower is not very different from that of other pansies. It is normally about 2 inches across, but it can grow to 4 inches given an adequate room in your garden or pot. 

It is also much hardier than other types of pansies and can survive temperatures down to -3 degrees F. Its blooming season is late spring through summer.

Red pansy

The Red pansy is a flower that was created through a cross with the wild pansy. In 1883, Mr. William B. Ricker created it. 

When Mr. Ricker was looking for a new flower to create, he went to his backyard. He saw some of his flowers whose petals were too small and whose coloring wasn’t as bright as he wanted them to be. 

He used some of those flowers and crossed them with the wild pansy to create the Red pansy.

White pansy

The White pansy is a variety of the Pansy plant. Pansies are often grown as companion plants in flower gardens. They are commonly associated with their larger cousin, the Violas. Both types of flowers were originally imported to the United States from Europe.

The White pansy is primarily characterized by its light-colored blooms. The color white has been associated with purity and innocence for centuries. So this association can be seen in many different aspects of the White pansy’s descriptions. 

The leaves of the plant are often described as being heart shaped, which is another symbol of love and innocence. In addition to these images, the White pansy is often sold with the name “Whisper.”

Black pansy

The Black pansy (or Heartsease) is a flower that comes from the Viola family. It’s more commonly known as the Heartsease, which is supposed to bring good fortune and joy to those who see one. 

The flower symbolizes love and faithfulness, along with protection and safety. A Black pansy is easy to spot because of its dark purple color, but you can also tell it apart by its heart-shaped leaves.

A Black pansy can be found growing wild throughout Europe and Asia, especially near the Mediterranean Sea and around the Caucasus Mountains. 

However, this plant has been in cultivation for a long time – it has been seen in European paintings for over 400 years! Between 1670 and 1730, Black pansies were very popular among English gardeners.

Conclusion

Everyone knows that pansy flowers are colorful and beautiful, but have you ever considered the characteristics of pansy colors? 

Pansies are delicate, vibrant flowers that come in many different shades, including violet-like purples, pinks with white edges and centers, orangey reds, and more. 

One common characteristic of these pansy colors is transparency that allows for many other colors to be seen through them.