Oversized blooms in shades of rose and burgundy arrive in February, giving you color right when the garden still looks bare. Each flower opens to nearly 3 inches across—bigger than standard pansies and hard to miss.

Pansies handle our unpredictable winter spells with ease, and these vigorous plants keep flowering through April. Deadhead the spent petals every week or so and they'll reward you with fresh blooms in return.