Lots of you probably planted pansies in the spring hoping for colour and beauty all summer long. Pansies don't always work that way due to particularly hot weather. They tend to grow long, turn a bit yellow, but still seem to bloom. What we suggest is cutting them back and perhaps placing them in a partial sun spot, watering when necessary. Some fertilizer once in a while wouldn't hurt. You might be asking "how do I cut them back?"
With one hand, pull the plant up and take some scissors or pruning shears and snip about halfway down. The plants will look tough for a while but will begin to grow and bush out in no time.
If the foliage is turning yellow, it is because the 'ph' in the soil is out of wack. The plant would like some iron. Aluminum Sulphate can be sprinkled on to the soil and over time will help to restore the lush green. (The whole process is alot more detailed than what I described but I am a short-form person.)
All this rain has probably not helped your plants either. Since Saturday, we've received 3 inches and it's still raining!
Hopefully this helps you have pansies that will bloom again in the fall. They are a gerat little fall plant that can take the frost and some snow so if you can, hang on to your pansies and be patient.
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