Plant these in November and watch them muscle through the coldest weeks—Coolwave pansies flower all winter long and keep going straight into spring. The mix gives you a range of colors on compact plants that fill beds and borders without demanding much.

They'll handle frost, wet soil, and neglect better than most annuals, and a little deadheading keeps them prolific. Six hours of sun suits them fine, though they'll tolerate afternoon shade in our heat.