Overview
Petunia Supertunia Blushing Princess ('Kakegawa S38') (Supertunia Series) is a trailing, mounding bedding in the genus Petunia, part of the Solanaceae family, with green foliage. Petunia Supertunia Blushing Princess ('Kakegawa S38') (Supertunia 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 Supertunia Blushing Princess ('Kakegawa S38') is a trailing, mounding bedding cultivar within the Petunia genus, known for its uncomplicated green foliage and large, single trumpet-shaped blooms. This cultivar thrives in fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils with an acid to neutral pH, requiring full sun exposure, ideally on south- or west-facing, sheltered aspects. It is suitable for use in bedding schemes, containers, and hanging baskets, providing interest from spring through to autumn. Regular watering and fortnightly feeding with liquid fertiliser support its growth, and propagation can be achieved by seed or softwood cuttings.
About the genus
Petunia is a genus of 20 species of flowering plants of South American origin. The popular flower of the same name derived its epithet from the French, which took the word pétun, 'tobacco', from a Tupi–Guarani language. A tender perennial plant, most of the varieties seen in gardens are hybrids.
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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 Supertunia Blushing Princess ('Kakegawa S38') (Supertunia 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 Supertunia Blushing Princess ('Kakegawa S38') (Supertunia 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 Supertunia Blushing Princess ('Kakegawa S38') (Supertunia Series)?
Petunia Supertunia Blushing Princess ('Kakegawa S38') (Supertunia Series) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Petunia Supertunia Blushing Princess ('Kakegawa S38') (Supertunia Series) need?
Petunia Supertunia Blushing Princess ('Kakegawa S38') (Supertunia Series) grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Petunia Supertunia Blushing Princess ('Kakegawa S38') (Supertunia Series) hardy in the UK?
Petunia Supertunia Blushing Princess ('Kakegawa S38') (Supertunia 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 Supertunia Blushing Princess ('Kakegawa S38') (Supertunia Series)?
Seed, Softwood cuttings.