For fall, we need cold-tolerant plants with flower power. Super-hardy ‘Icicle’ pansies will never disappoint. While other flowers may be winding down for the year, these floriferous, dainty charmers are just getting started.

Adapted to cool temperatures, ‘Icicle’ plants perform beautifully during the fall and early winter. Then, next spring their blossoms will greet the new season. They’re guaranteed to re-bloom at that time, or you get your money back.

Available in a pleasing assortment of clear and blotched varieties, these frost-resistant beauties are a great choice for the fall months. Various varieties are available, including ‘Fuchsia Frill,’ featuring rich, multi-toned blooms.

Offering versatility and variety, ‘Icicle’ pansies are suitable for flowerbeds, and mixed borders. Use them as companions for spring-flowering bulbs and as ground covers.

Practically disease and insect free, ‘Icicle’ pansies are the perfect low-maintenance choice for carefree gardens.

Plant them in the late summer to early fall so they have sufficient time to get established before the cold weather arrives, spacing them about a foot apart in well-drained soil. A spot in filtered shade where they’ll be sheltered from drying winter winds is best.

For several years, ‘Icicle’ pansies have been available at garden centers in during late summer. Check the website (www.iciclepansy.com) for sources in your area.

With their high tolerance for cold, these resilient, showy plants are the ideal thing for fall gardens.