About
A vigorous, spreading tender perennial usually grown as an annual, with small, ovate dark green leaves. Produces abundant trumpet-shaped flowers to 5cm across, bright pink with white centres and yellow throats, from early summer through to autumn.
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, Partial shade
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH2
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial, Annual Biennial
HabitBushy, Trailing
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height1 year
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Hanging basket, Patio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationPlant out after all risk of frost has passed. Grow in light, well-drained soil in full sun, with shelter from drying winds
PruningDeadhead regularly
PropagationPropagate by seed sown at 13-18°C in early spring
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids and slugs
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to fungal foot rot and virus diseases