About
A herbaceous perennial with eye-catching purple flowers, also used as an annual, flowering abundantly from spring to late summer. Has a trailing habit and starts flowering earlier than other cultivars.
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 typeSand
Soil pHNeutral, Acid
Soil moistureWell-drained, Moist but well-drained
AspectWest-facing, South-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH2
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial, Annual Biennial
HabitSpreading branched, Trailing
FoliageEvergreen
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
CultivationWill grow in fertile, sandy soil with good drainage, in full sun or partial shade.
PruningPrune tips of stems every few weeks to keep the plant bushy and avoid it becoming leggy
PropagationPropagate by seed and stem cuttings
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to spider mites, leafminers, thrips, cutworms
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to blight, crown rot