About
Petunia Vanessa ('Kervan') (Tumbelina Series) is a named cultivar within the genus Petunia, family Solanaceae. It forms part of the Tumbelina Series of Petunia cultivars. The plant produces its blooms from June to October. Care and placement follow the expectations for garden petunia cultivars.
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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In the garden
Petunia Vanessa ('Kervan') (Tumbelina Series) is a cultivar belonging to the genus Petunia in the Solanaceae family. As a named selection in the Tumbelina Series, it is offered for gardeners seeking a specific petunia type and will present its flowering display through the UK season from June to October. Growers should treat it according to cultivar-specific guidance supplied with the plant; manufacturers and retailers typically provide the most reliable instructions for watering, feeding and winter handling for each named selection. Observing the label will help match the cultivar to a situation where its flowering period can be best enjoyed. Use this Tumbelina Series selection wherever similar petunia cultivars are normally sited so the June-to-October bloom run can be viewed and maintained. For planning, note the declared flowering window and consult the plant supplier for details particular to this cultivar, including any recommended pruning or container use. Expect the main flowering flush to begin in June and continue through to October.