About
This free-flowering, shortly trailing annual to 40cm tall, with aromatic white flowers 6cm wide, with greenish-yellow mid-vein to each lobe.
About the genus
Petunia can be annuals or perennials, with simple leaves and large, solitary, trumpet-shaped flowers in the upper leaf axils from late spring to autumn
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAlkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectWest-facing, South-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH2
Plant details
Plant typeAnnual Biennial
HabitTrailing
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1 year
Suggested usesGravel garden, City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants
FragranceFlower
Care notes
CultivationGrow in peat-free, loam-based potting compost under glass in full light. Water freely when in growth and apply a high potassium fertiliser every two weeks. Outdoors grow in light, well-drained soil in full sun with shelter from wind. Deadheading will prolong flowering
PruningDeadhead as needed
PropagationPropagate by seed sown at 13-18°C in autumn or mid-spring
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids and slugs
Disease resistanceGenerally resistant to mildew. May be susceptible to fungal foot rot and a virus, including alfalfa mosaic virus, tomato spotted wilt, tobacco mosaic virus and potato viruses