Overview
Petunia 'Potunia Red Fox' (Potunia Series) is a trailing, mounding bedding in the genus Petunia, part of the Solanaceae family, with green foliage. Petunia 'Potunia Red Fox' (Potunia Series) 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 'Potunia Red Fox' is a trailing, mounding cultivar of the Petunia genus, known for its uncomplicated green foliage and large, single trumpet-shaped blooms. It thrives in full sun, ideally in a south- or west-facing, sheltered position with well-drained loam or sandy soil that is acid to neutral in pH. Suitable for bedding, containers, and hanging baskets, it flowers from spring through autumn. This cultivar requires regular watering and fortnightly feeding with liquid fertiliser to maintain its vibrant display and is hardy under UK conditions classified as H1a.
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 'Potunia Red Fox' (Potunia Series) 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 'Potunia Red Fox' (Potunia Series)
- 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 'Potunia Red Fox' (Potunia Series)?
Petunia 'Potunia Red Fox' (Potunia Series) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Petunia 'Potunia Red Fox' (Potunia Series) need?
Petunia 'Potunia Red Fox' (Potunia Series) grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Petunia 'Potunia Red Fox' (Potunia Series) hardy in the UK?
Petunia 'Potunia Red Fox' (Potunia Series) 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 'Potunia Red Fox' (Potunia Series)?
Seed, Softwood cuttings.
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