Overview
Petunia 'Rose of Heaven' is a trailing, mounding bedding in the genus Petunia, part of the Solanaceae family, with green foliage. Petunia 'Rose of Heaven' 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 'Rose of Heaven' is a trailing, mounding cultivar of the Petunia genus, known for its uncomplicated green foliage and large, single trumpet-shaped blooms that appear from late spring through autumn. This cultivar thrives in fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils with an acid to neutral pH, ideally in full sun on south- or west-facing, sheltered aspects. Suitable for bedding, containers, and hanging baskets, it requires regular watering and fortnightly feeding with liquid fertiliser. It is hardy under UK conditions classified as H1a and can be propagated by seed or softwood cuttings.
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 'Rose of Heaven' 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 'Rose of Heaven'
- 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 'Rose of Heaven'?
Petunia 'Rose of Heaven' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Petunia 'Rose of Heaven' need?
Petunia 'Rose of Heaven' grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Petunia 'Rose of Heaven' hardy in the UK?
Petunia 'Rose of Heaven' 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 'Rose of Heaven'?
Seed, Softwood cuttings.
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