In a letter he described the writers W. H. Auden and Stephen Spender — both homosexuals — as 'gutless pansies'.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12655835/My-dad-George-Orwell-loving-parent-protective-husband-closet-homosexual-thats-load-old-b-ocks-says-Richard-Blair.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

This month, gardeners should also transplant evergreen shrubs and conifers and “brighten-up” containers and flower beds with spring bedding such as pansies, violas, sedums and chrysanthemums.

Source: https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/garden/1810146/september-gardening-tasks-deadheading-roses

Violas and pansies can be planted out now, either ones bought from a garden center or your own seedlings or rooted cuttings.

Source: https://oldtowncrier.com/2023/04/01/the-flower-garden-in-mid-spring/