June 1st and all is well
VIOLA, cornuta, Black Devil. I can't believe I made my first trip to the nursery on June 1st. I went for herbs -- some basil and parsley for one of the pergola planters. I didn't mean to buy these, but... HELLO. They're PANSIES and they're BLACK!
Mom: Don't you want something brighter?
Me: No.
We've had a marvelous weekend -- today was almost practically perfect in every way. There's been a little change-up and I will have tomorrow off, too. I haven't seen a forecast, so I can only hope. And I am. Hoping.
Wow, I love those!! I absolutely have to visit the garden center. How cool are black flowers? And you know, I bet I could even get your mom to like them if you planted them with bright pink or violet or even yellow flowers. I prefer just the black, to be honest, but you could soften it if you really wanted to.
Posted by: Angie | 02 June 2008 at 04:31 AM
I hope you have a great day!
Posted by: Carole | 02 June 2008 at 06:05 AM
We also had perfect weather. Black pansies are my very favorite. I sometimes mix them with orange or white, but often like them alone.
Posted by: margene | 02 June 2008 at 06:31 AM
I think they are very sexy looking!! Good luck with today's weather. We're pretty - well, yucky!
Posted by: deb | 02 June 2008 at 07:11 AM
Those pansies are stunning. I may have to try my hand at some large planters...I must have some!
Posted by: Bethe | 02 June 2008 at 07:17 AM
We are having great weather right now, but I'd love to add those gorgeous black pansies to the mix. Love the photos.
Posted by: Teresa C | 02 June 2008 at 09:46 AM
Those pansies are just so velvety and beautiful! :)
Posted by: Ruinwen | 02 June 2008 at 10:30 AM
Those are HOT!
Posted by: Sue H | 02 June 2008 at 11:26 AM
Sexy pansies!
Posted by: alexandra | 03 June 2008 at 05:34 PM
Gorgeous flowers! I would have snapped them up, too.
Posted by: Marlena | 04 June 2008 at 12:47 PM