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Hello, The Geranium, Candytuft and Achille can be started now as long as you are past nights with frost and your days are in the 70*'s or higher. I would start the Achille, Geranium and Candytuft in starter trays in the shade outside and transplant when they are a few inches tall. Harden off the plants by moving from shade to a sunny location once they are 4-6 weeks old then transplant where you want. The Alyssum should be able to be sown directly where you want it to grow. Just follow directions if it needs any soil covering the seeds to germinate. As for the Pansy's I live in Southern California and sow them in the Fall for winter colour. It just depends on where you live and how hot your summers are. Good Luck.

Yes, keeping the plants pinched back will make for nice compact plants and much healthier blooms.

I can across this link while researching your questions a bit.
I found it interesting and think you will too.

http://en.allexperts.com/q/Annuals-706/Geranium-blooms.htm

You can prune back your plants.
These articles will help you.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/geranium/leggy-geranium.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/geranium/pruning-geraniums.htm

This article should help
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/geranium/leggy-geranium.htm

This can happen with plants, anomalies can often be found in plant life.

It's fun, thank you for sharing!

We are sorry for the delay, as we are in our busy season.

These articles will help you get your plant in shape.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/geranium/geranium-care.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/geranium/pruning-geraniums.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/geranium/leggy-geranium.htm