Overview
Petunia 'Express Mixed' is a trailing, mounding bedding in the genus Petunia, part of the Solanaceae family, with green foliage. Petunia 'Express Mixed' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1a. Suggested uses include bedding, containers and hanging baskets.
About
Petunia 'Express Mixed' is a trailing, mounding cultivar of the Petunia genus, known for its green foliage and large, trumpet-shaped blooms that appear from late spring through autumn. As a member of the Solanaceae family, it thrives in full sun with a south- or west-facing aspect and prefers sheltered locations. This cultivar grows best in fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils with an acid to neutral pH. Suitable for bedding, containers, and hanging baskets, it requires regular watering and fortnightly feeding with liquid fertiliser to maintain its vibrant display throughout the growing seasons.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Petunia
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H1a
Plant details
Petunia 'Express Mixed' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Bedding
- Habit
- Trailing, Mounding
- Foliage
- Green
- Suggested uses
- Bedding, Containers, Hanging baskets
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Petunia 'Express Mixed'
- Propagation
- Seed, Softwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Slugs
- Disease resistance
- Grey moulds, Foot rot, Virus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Petunia 'Express Mixed'?
Petunia 'Express Mixed' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Petunia 'Express Mixed' need?
Petunia 'Express Mixed' grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Petunia 'Express Mixed' hardy in the UK?
Petunia 'Express Mixed' has an RHS hardiness rating of H1a, meaning it needs tropical warmth above 15°C and must be grown under glass in the UK.
How do I propagate Petunia 'Express Mixed'?
Seed, Softwood cuttings.
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