Overview
Petunia Purple Ray ('Danray4') is a trailing, mounding bedding in the genus Petunia, part of the Solanaceae family, with green foliage. Petunia Purple Ray ('Danray4') 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 Purple Ray ('Danray4') is a bedding cultivar of the Petunia genus, which includes annual or perennial plants known for their simple foliage and large, trumpet-shaped flowers appearing from late spring to autumn. This cultivar has a trailing, mounding habit with green foliage and thrives in full sun, ideally in south- or west-facing, sheltered positions. It prefers 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 during the growing season.
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 Purple Ray ('Danray4') 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 Purple Ray ('Danray4')
- 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 Purple Ray ('Danray4')?
Petunia Purple Ray ('Danray4') prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Petunia Purple Ray ('Danray4') need?
Petunia Purple Ray ('Danray4') grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Petunia Purple Ray ('Danray4') hardy in the UK?
Petunia Purple Ray ('Danray4') 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 Purple Ray ('Danray4')?
Seed, Softwood cuttings.
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