More about the plant below:
Petunia, surfinia (Petunia x hybrida)
category : potted
position : sun
height : 20 cm - 1 m
wintering : rooms, 9-12 ° C
reaction soil : slightly acidic
preferences soil : fertile, humus, permeable
watering : a lot
color leaves/needles : green
color of flowers : white, pink, purple, yellow, red, black
shape : upright, branchy, pendulous
period flowering : June-October
seed : early spring
reproduction:seed
persistence leaves : seasonal
application : balconies, terraces
pace of growth : fast
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Petunias almost 200 years ago were valued ornamental plants available in hundreds of varieties blooming in almost every color of the rainbow, sometimes even in several colors at once.Exceptionally large funnel-shaped flowers form surfinie, their shoots reach a length of 150 cm.
The varieties with full flowers, such as the petunias from the Conchita Doble series (60 cm), make a nostalgic impression. Ribbed varieties look original, e.g. from the Polo series (30 cm).
Pet stand
Petunias feel best in sunny places, shade weakens their blooming.Modern varieties are resistant to rain, thanks to which they do not form stains on wet flowers.
Watering petunias
Solar exposure forces frequent watering. It is worth considering automatic irrigation with a drip system.If we water with a watering can, it is best in the morning or in the evening.
Petunia fertilization
Petunia has a high demand for iron, so we supply it with special fertilizers. One feed per week is enough when watering.
Petunia - cut
Most varieties have the ability to self-clean, so faded flowers do not need to be removed on a regular basis.Regular pruning is not necessary, but can be done if the shoots are too long or broken.Then cut them to half length.
Petunia wintering
Wintering is unprofitable.Plants can be left in order to propagate favorite specimens from the shoot apex in March.
Tip
Highly calcified tap water reduces the absorption of iron. If possible, use rainwater for watering.
