About
A versatile garden petunia, with a mounding or trailing form with soft, oval leaves. Generous, funnel-shaped blooms with velvety petals appear in purple tones from late spring to first frost.
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
Plant details
Suggested usesContainers, hanging baskets, window boxes, bedding displays.
Care notes
CultivationFertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Water regularly and feed fortnightly with liquid fertiliser.
PruningDeadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming. Trim leggy growth mid-season.
PropagationSow seed on the surface in warmth (20-24�C) in early spring. Do not cover � needs light to germinate.
Pest resistanceAphids, caterpillars, and slugs may cause damage.
Disease resistancePetunia blight, grey mould in wet weather. Avoid overhead watering.