Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1 yearUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Pink | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink | Green | ||
| Autumn | Pink | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Solanaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- 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
- Name status
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
Plant out after the last frosts in fertile, well-drained compost and feed with a general purpose fertiliser every two weeks throughout the growing season. Deadhead regularly to promote further flowering
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown at 13-18°C in early spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- hanging basket
- Patio and container plants
- Bedding
- Conservatory and greenhouse
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Pinch out growing tips of young plants to encourage branching. Deadhead regularly
Pests
Diseases
May be susceptible to grey mould (botrytis) and petunia virus
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