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Petunia × atkinsiana Carpet Series

petunia Carpet Series

Carpet Series are compact, spreading annuals to 30cm, with trumpet-shaped flowers in shades of red, purple, yellow and white

Synonyms
Petunia multiflora Carpet Series
Petunia × hybrida Carpet Series
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
1–2 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Purple Red White Yellow Green
Autumn Purple Red White Yellow Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H2
Botanical details
Family
Solanaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Matforming
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

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

A sunny, sheltered site is essential for the best flowers, this variety works well as carpet ground cover if the soil is well-drained

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Garden edging
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, slugs and snails

Diseases

May be subject to grey moulds, foot rot and a virus

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