Cool wave pansies are the best spreading pansy. They are great for hanging baskets and can hang as much as 18 inches. They’re also good to plant in beds because you need less of them as they are very vigorous. The blooms are somewhat smaller than regular pansies but they make up for it in flower power. They will bloom well into the winter and start back to blooming early than regular pansies. In short, cool wave pansies are superior performers.