Not only does he run you through all the main petunia types, he also explains how to set up your hanging baskets to display these wonderful blooms to their full potential. If you’re wondering how many petunias to plant in your hanging baskets, you’ll find Richard’s advice over at extremely useful. Image: Petunia Frills & Spills™ ‘Damson Ripple’ from Suttons ‘Damson Ripple’ features a beautiful two-tone flower and a heavenly scent When it comes to petunias, it’s best to buy fresh petunia seeds. “ Whilst they did have a high germination rate, the flowers themselves haven’t been great,” she says. As her photos show, second generation petunias can change shape and have a disappointing colour. If you’re tempted to save the seeds from last year’s petunias, Sarah at explains why this isn’t always a great idea. Soph at says, “ I pinched out the million bells (small petunias) about a week ago and wow! I can’t believe the difference.” Head over to her Insta for some very impressive ‘before and after’ pics. Once you’ve pinched out your petunias, and potted them into a quality multipurpose compost, you can expect to see their growth rate accelerate dramatically. “ Never hold them by the stem, when you’re transplanting them,” Paul says. Stick with Paul over at for part two of his video guide which sees him pricking out his petunia seedlings and transplanting them into a cell tray before putting them into a heated propagator. Part one of Paul’s seed sowing video is an excellent demonstration of exactly what you need to do.
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Image: Petunia Seeds ‘F1 Super Hybrid Mix’ from Suttonsįill a seed tray with multipurpose compost, leaving about a centimetre or so free at the top, says Paul Machen at Then, to sow your petunia seeds, firm the surface slightly, sprinkle the tiny seeds over the surface, and water. Petunias are often classified according to their form by terms such as Grandiflora (large flowers), Multiflora (smaller, more plentiful flowers), Wave (spreading), Supertunia (larger than wave petunias but with a similar spilling growth habit), Cascadia (long, pendulous stems), and Surfinia (trailing stems with small bell-shaped flowers).Īlthough there are hundreds of excellent petunia cultivars to consider, these 11 striking hybrids are sure to please.An enchanting floribunda in a blend of colours, ‘F1 Super Hybrid Mix’ grows up to 30cm tall There are about 20 species in the Petunia genus, all native to South America, but those grown as garden plants are almost always hybrids, most derived from P. Petunias are tender perennials normally grown as annuals in every climate, although, in zones 10–11, they're reliably hardy. Even if you haven’t sorted out your Grandifloras from your Cascadias, you'll find a petunia just right for you.
From their discovery in South America in the late 1700s to the modern F1 hybrids and Supertunias of today, this flower has captivated gardeners for centuries. If your great-grandma grew heirloom petunias, she wouldn’t believe the diversity of modern varieties that breeders have achieved with this annual garden favorite.
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