Overview
Petunia SweetSunshine Hot Pink ('Kleph06126') (d) is a trailing, mounding bedding in the genus Petunia, part of the Solanaceae family, with green foliage. Petunia SweetSunshine Hot Pink ('Kleph06126') (d) 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 SweetSunshine Hot Pink ('Kleph06126') is a trailing, mounding cultivar of the Petunia genus, known for its uncomplicated green foliage and large, single trumpet-shaped blooms. This cultivar thrives in full sun and is best suited to sheltered, south- or west-facing aspects. It prefers fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils with an acid to neutral pH. Hardy to H1a, it is ideal for bedding, containers, and hanging baskets, providing interest from spring through to autumn. Regular watering and fortnightly feeding with liquid fertiliser support its growth, and it 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 SweetSunshine Hot Pink ('Kleph06126') (d) 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 SweetSunshine Hot Pink ('Kleph06126') (d)
- 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 SweetSunshine Hot Pink ('Kleph06126') (d)?
Petunia SweetSunshine Hot Pink ('Kleph06126') (d) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Petunia SweetSunshine Hot Pink ('Kleph06126') (d) need?
Petunia SweetSunshine Hot Pink ('Kleph06126') (d) grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Petunia SweetSunshine Hot Pink ('Kleph06126') (d) hardy in the UK?
Petunia SweetSunshine Hot Pink ('Kleph06126') (d) 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 SweetSunshine Hot Pink ('Kleph06126') (d)?
Seed, Softwood cuttings.
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