Overview
Petunia Mayberry Blast ('Bbtun91104') is a trailing, mounding bedding in the genus Petunia, part of the Solanaceae family, with green foliage. Petunia Mayberry Blast ('Bbtun91104') 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 Mayberry Blast ('Bbtun91104') is a trailing, mounding cultivar of the Petunia genus, known for its uncomplicated green foliage and large, trumpet-shaped blooms that appear from late spring through autumn. This cultivar thrives in full sun, ideally in a sheltered south- or west-facing aspect, and prefers fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soil with an acid to neutral pH. Suitable for bedding, containers, and hanging baskets, it requires regular watering and fortnightly feeding with liquid fertiliser. Petunias are generally hardy to H1a in the UK and can be propagated by seed or softwood cuttings.
About the genus
Petunia is a genus of 20 species of flowering plants of South American origin. The popular flower of the same name derived its epithet from the French, which took the word pétun, 'tobacco', from a Tupi–Guarani language. A tender perennial plant, most of the varieties seen in gardens are hybrids.
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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 Mayberry Blast ('Bbtun91104') 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 Mayberry Blast ('Bbtun91104')
- 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 Mayberry Blast ('Bbtun91104')?
Petunia Mayberry Blast ('Bbtun91104') prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Petunia Mayberry Blast ('Bbtun91104') need?
Petunia Mayberry Blast ('Bbtun91104') grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Petunia Mayberry Blast ('Bbtun91104') hardy in the UK?
Petunia Mayberry Blast ('Bbtun91104') 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 Mayberry Blast ('Bbtun91104')?
Seed, Softwood cuttings.