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Petunia large-flowered yellow f1. Petunias. Brief explanatory dictionary. Herbaceous hybrids Petunias

Is there a garden where petunias do not grow. These South American beauties have been known to man for over 300 years. Gardeners from different countries have learned to grow several dozen species, and it is difficult to count the number of varieties. Every year, breeders bred new varieties of a beautiful plant. Our article presents the best varieties of petunias, their names and photos.

Basics of classification

The name Petunia comes from the word petum, which these plants (and their related tobacco) received from the Indians from the Amazon basin. Two out of 40 wild species became parents of petunia hybrids (Petunia hybrida).

At first, the flower was grown only in the southern countries, bathed in the sun. Fortunately, varieties have appeared that correspond to the climate of the northern regions. Particularly long-lived varieties with slightly smaller flowers (such as the Bravo series, and exceptionally rich flowering specimens from the multiflora group - including the Hurray and Polo series).

There is no unequivocal opinion in the classification of petunias. It is difficult for an inexperienced gardener to understand the complex nomenclature - the eyes run wide from the variety of names and photographs.

A simplified classification of petunias is as follows

This classification makes it possible to include one plant in several groups.

Petunia hybrida is an annual hybrid obtained by crossing wild species native to South America. It is hard to believe that breeding work on petunias began over 120 years ago.

Now the flowers vary in size, color (white, pink, red, purple, lilac, yellow). Some have serrated petal edges, veins on the petals, white stripes, a light center. Some petunias with fragrant flowers. Currently, fast-growing heterotic varieties (F1 hybrids) are very popular. A novelty of recent years is petunias with variegated leaves. Individual varieties also differ in type, strength of growth. Shoots reach a length of 40-80 cm.

Bush

Bush petunia - the most popular variety with upright stems. This category includes plants with the lowest shoot height - up to 75 cm. Flowers with edges of various shapes, 3-14 cm in diameter. One specimen is painted in several shades.

This group includes undersized dwarf petunias, the stem size of which does not exceed 15-35 cm. They are intended for planting in the open air, cultivation in suspended containers.

The best undersized varieties:

"Pirouette",
"Hula Hup".

Ampel

Varieties of petunias with long (30-120 cm), thin stems falling down are called ampelous. Flowers, usually simple with 5 fused petals, are formed along the entire length of the shoot. The color palette is represented by specimens from snow-white to purple. There are varieties with flowers:

small (3-8 cm),
large (10 cm).

One plant forms flowers of different diameters.

Table. The best varieties of ampelous petunias

Title and Description	A photo
Snow Queen F1 Falling shoots of the plant create a snow-white waterfall of flowers, 7-10 cm in size. The variety is intended for cultivation in open ground, hanging boxes in an apartment. Stems up to 0.8 m. The plant blooms profusely only in the presence of sufficient sunlight. It tolerates short-term drought well.
Opera Supreme F1 The series includes plants that form flowers of different shades: snow-white, pink, blue, coral. Stems up to 1 m. Plants are not picky about the conditions of detention. Bred for planting in containers on weight or in open areas of the garden.
Svetlana F1 A variety with stems up to 1 m. The plant forms a dense green mass. The flowers are small, pink, 5 cm in diameter. For good flowering, you need a lot of sunlight and heat. Often used to decorate balconies, loggias.

Cascading

Cascading petunias are also called semi-ampel (subspecies). Unlike real ampels, their stems are stronger and at first grow upwards, forming a cap of leaves. The stems of cascading forms reach a length of 1.5 m, begin to fall down only when a certain green mass is set. Flowers of the same size are formed on the plant - 4-5 cm.

Interesting series of cascading garden petunias

Name and description of F1 hybrids	A photo
Bravo (Bravo) - abundant flowering, compact form
Flash (Flash) - large flowers in a wide range of colors, strong growth
Fantasy (Fantasy) - small flowers, compact form, short stature
Hurray (Hurrah) - large flowers, wide range of colors, compact form
Parade Plus (Parade Plus) - the correct spherical shape
Daddy (Daddy) - large veiny flowers
Focus / Marathon (Focus / Marathon) - abundant flowering, highly reproducing plants, compact form
Fantasy (Fantasy) - small flowers, dwarf plants for pots, hanging baskets
Conchita - hanging shoots, small leaves, numerous single or double flowers of medium size

Grandiflora (large-flowered)

The most large-flowered petunias are up to 16 cm. Large glasses of flowers are sometimes destroyed by heavy rain or wind. They bloom sparsely on the 4th month of planting. Reproduction - seed and vegetative. Flowers are single or double. Representatives of the large-flowered group are distinguished by a bush form of growth (up to 75 cm), demanding conditions of detention. Most often used for planting in flower containers. Suitable for planting under shelters, partially protected from adverse environmental conditions - heat, wind, showers.

Traditional petunias have glasses with a wide range of colors:

white,
pink,
red,
blue and dark blue,
purple.

Yellow varieties appeared - Sunshine from the Flash F1 series.

Also interesting new varieties:

Duo Violet (Duo Violet) - with white trim petals;
Blue znd White (Blue and White) - with large stars;
Wimbledon Wimbledon - terry;
Valentine card - terry.

Important. Petunias also include Calibrachoa and Surfinia. In fact, they are not representatives of this genus.

Twenty years ago, petunia's cousin, surfinia (belonging to the nightshade family), came to us, and after it appeared a whole group of plants similar to it, collectively referred to as cascading petunias. They took over the balconies, became a hit. The latter varieties have interesting colors, are able to better tolerate the whims of our climate.

Read also:. The article is devoted to the ornamental plant calibrachoa, popular in the design of balconies, often confused with petunias.

Floribunda (blooming)

The group combines varieties that are the least demanding on weather conditions. Can grow in sun and partial shade. Plants 0.2-0.3 meters high. Flowering begins 3 months after planting. Reproduction is generative. The size of the flowers is 7-10 cm.

Group	Application	Varieties
Grandiflora	For planting in containers	flash, Ultra, daddy, Hit parade, Storm, Limbo.
floribunda	For decoration of garden paths, flower beds, decorative stripes along the roads.	celebrity F1 Series, Madness F1 Series, Sonya F1 Blue, Milky Way F1.
Multiflora	For flower beds	fantasy, merlin, Mirage, prime time, Carpet, Plumcrystals.
Milliflora	For flower beds, borders, containers	Picobella Blue, Picobella Rose, Picobella Carmine F1, Picobella Red, Picobella Pink.

Milliflora (small-flowered)

The group unites plants, not more than 0.25 m high. There are many flowers, the diameter is up to 2.5-4 cm. The color is different. Flowering is long. One of the most famous varieties is Picabella Blue with blue petals.

Multiflora (multiflora)

In multiflora petunias, for the 3rd month after sowing the seeds, a lot of small flowers are formed on the bush - up to 4-8 cm. The plant is undersized - up to 35 cm. It is best suited for cultivation in open ground. It tolerates adverse weather conditions very well. Reproduction is generative and vegetative.

What varieties of petunias are best for beginners? For inexperienced gardeners, when choosing petunias, it is better to pay attention to hybrids.

Terry

Plants 0.3-0.6 m high. A distinctive feature of the inflorescence is petals of various shapes (with wavy, uneven edges). The color palette varies from white to purple. Among the varietal varieties there are plants with huge and numerous small flowers. The variety of varieties allows you to use them for decoration:

balconies, loggias;
terraces;
gazebos;
garden paths;
flower beds

The best varieties of terry petunias

Name and description of petunia	A photo
Pirouette F1 The group includes many varieties. Outwardly, they resemble a bush. The stems are strong. Flowers 10-15 cm each. The edges of the petals are with deep cuts. Petals are single or multi-colored. Flowering is long, plentiful.
Angora F1 Petunia with stems, up to 45 cm high. It grows in the form of a bush. Flowering is long. Flowers with a diameter of 7 cm, pink. Well suited for outdoor cultivation - in flower beds, terraces. It looks beautiful in containers on loggias, balconies.
Sonata F1 A small bush, 0.3-0.4 meters high. White flower petals form a lush "ball". The diameter of each flower is about 8-12 cm. Flowering lasts for several months. The variety is excellent for planting in open-air flower beds.

Petunia simple

The group includes the largest number of plants. The similarity lies in the fact that all form simple flowers in the form of a funnel with fused petals. There are varieties with resistant stems that grow in the form of bushes. There are also species with creeping shoots. Flowers of different colors, one-color and two-color. Widely used in landscape design. A simple petunia is grown in Siberia and in the south.

The best varieties of petunias suitable for hanging planters with simple flowers

Title and Description	A photo
Masha A plant with pinkish flowers 6-7 cm each. Stems 0.8 m each. Forms dense greenery. Mainly used to decorate balconies. It blooms profusely only when planted on the sunny side.
Gioconda F1 Variety with many flowers, with spreading on the ground or hanging shoots up to 1 m long. The plant gains no more than 0.2 m in height. It blooms even in bad weather. Grown outdoors, indoors. The color of the flowers is varied. Size - 6 cm.
Velvet F1 The series combines plants with small flowers (5 cm) of various colors: white, crimson, pink. Stems up to 1 m. Grows well hanging in pots. It looks good when planting in open areas, flower beds, here their height is not more than 0.25 m. The shoots form a flower path.

Some of the most unpretentious varieties of petunias:

coral foam,
Snowball,
Dolce Limoncello F1.

Vegetative petunias

Most petunias are propagated by seeds. But there are hybrids that can propagate using cuttings. Such varieties are called vegetative. As a rule, these are small plants with hanging or erect stems. Flowers are simple and double, the color is varied.

Varieties of vegetative petunias

Title and Description	A photo
Tumbelina Maria Ampel variety. Mostly grown in hanging containers. Stems 0.5 m long. Terry petals. Blue-lilac color. Flower diameter 6 cm.
Surprise Cardinal Low bushes of 0.4-0.5 m. Densely branched. There are many flowers. Color - maroon-purple. Used for planting in pots, flowerpots.
Plus Papaya Grows as a small bush. There are many flowers. Color is bright orange. Flowering is long. The variety tolerates temperature changes. Designed for planting in suspended containers, flower beds.

In the assortment of balcony and discount varieties in recent years, many interesting varieties have appeared that deserve attention. There are many new varieties with "black" flowers, but gardeners are more interested in new products for the mass market.

Title and Description	A photo
Rhythm & Blues has been declared "Balcony Plant 2013" in Germany. The vegetatively propagated petunia Rhythm & Blues has medium-sized dark blue flowers with a white border and a cascading form (shoot length 40 cm). Petunia is bred by an American company.
Blue Stardust is a plant with blue flowers with white transverse stripes that create a star.
Sky blue (Sky Blue) is characterized by a more "blue" color.
Pink Lemonade (Pink Lemonade) from the same group - the throat of a lime-colored flower, the edge is pinkish.
Phantom - propagates vegetatively, with unusually colored flowers and a compact, hemispherical bush shape. Flowers are black and yellow.
Mystical Wicked Purple is a pink-flowered petunia with a green periphery that is resistant to iron deficiency chlorosis.
Black Ray (Black Ray) - the variety propagates vegetatively, with black flowers.
Bicolor Black (Bicolour Black) - yellow-black, rather small flowers.
Rim Magenta - relatively small, numerous purple flowers with a yellow border.
Cascadia (Cascadia) - with a compact form, small pinkish-red flowers with a yellow throat.
Lime Green (Lime Green) - with yellow-green flowers.
Lime Bicolour - yellow-green inflorescences with a pink tint.

Conclusion

In the world there are a huge variety of varieties of petunias of domestic and foreign selection. The choice is great, so it is often difficult to figure out which flower to plant on the site. Beginners are advised to choose varieties with simple flowers and hybrids. They bloom faster, less demanding care. You should also pay attention to the opinion of experienced gardeners and choose varieties that have been tested in the climatic conditions of a particular region.

Petunias are one of the most popular flowers in flowerbeds and lawns. There are many varieties of petunias. Therefore, novice owners must definitely understand all the nuances of each type, and in general terms.

Peculiarities

A plant such as petunia owes its name to the famous botanist Jean-Baptiste Lamarck. It was he who first brought these flowers to France from Uruguay. The famous naturalist, however, was mistaken: for some reason he thought it was a type of tobacco. In reality, petunias belong to the family of nightshade plants. Before it could be found out, the modern name spread.

Most often it is grown in gardens as an annual. However, in nature, petunia has a multi-year development cycle. Plants can also be grown in indoor pots. There, the flower will fill the space and even begin to hang outward. The stems of petunias are thoroughly branched and do not become stiff (retain flexibility and green color).

Trunks can be directed in various ways, depending on the particular species. It is customary to isolate petunias with a creeping, straight-growing or hanging trunk. The highest seedling height reaches 0.75 m. Regardless of the particular variety, the greenery is slightly covered with sticky hairs. Their maximum concentration is created on the foliage.

Leaf axils form short, resilient flower stalks. Each peduncle becomes the basis for a single bud. The color of flowers in petunias is almost as varied as in roses. Despite the laying of single buds, the appearance of the culture is spectacular due to the large number of flowers.

Varieties with description

Ampelnaya

It is useful to start talking about the best types of petunias with the ampelous group. Shoots growing downwards allow you to form the most intricate shapes in terms of configuration. Mostly ampelous varieties are planted:

in pots;

boxes of various sizes;

containers;

occasionally - in open soil.

The popularity of the surfinia varietal group is high. They are valued:

for early flowering;

resistance to adverse meteorological conditions;

green mass gain rate;

variety of tones.

Noteworthy is the variety Table Yellow. The plant produces unusual looking lemon-colored flowers. The small size of the buds makes the culture compact, the variety is perfectly combined with other ampelous varieties. Low-growing types of petunias grow on average from 0.25 to 0.3 m. Such flowers are suitable for both open ground and a hanging pot. However, one must understand that such plants are very poorly experiencing a lack of light.

For self-cultivation of ampelous petunias, F1 hybrids are best suited. They are distinguished by increased endurance. Even if care is insufficient, development will proceed normally. Variety "Avalanche" is in demand for the design of loggias and arbors. The petals of the buds are painted in thick juicy tones.

The aesthetic characteristics of Avalanche are not the only reason to opt for it. This variety also blooms for a very long time. Classic ampelous plant - this, for example, "Velvet". This variety forms velvety foliage and petals of a similar color. Basically, these plants are planted where there are not enough pollinating insects.

But keep in mind that "Velvet" gives mini-flowers, albeit placed on long inflorescences. And the flowering itself comes very late. Part of the solution is the use of growth accelerators and regular pinching. The Explorer is the most popular among all ampelous petunias.

This variety is readily grown by most gardeners, attracted by the colossal variety of tones.

In addition, the Explorer's branches are extremely long - up to 1.5 m. Their internal structure is reliable enough to guarantee resistance even to very strong winds. A wax coating reliably blocks the harmful effects of rain. As for the Davydovka variety, its cultivation should be considered last. Much more attractive could be "Rome Magenta".

Culture refers to the number of vegetative plants. For its cultivation it is necessary to use cuttings, but the seeds are categorically not suitable. A dark burgundy area develops in the middle of the flower. The perimeter of the flowers is painted in a beige tone. Easy Wave Red is not a simple ampel variety, it is a hybrid. The branches of the plant grow up to 0.8-1 m. When flowering, rich red inflorescences are formed. In combination with graceful green foliage, it looks charming.

Crazytunia moonstruck is still a relatively rare variety of petunias. It differs from other ampelous types:

early formation of flowers;

quite tall;

flowering density;

excellent resistance to bad weather.

The variety is perfect for pots and hanging boxes. Reproduction is carried out only by cuttings. Seed boxes after ripening are empty. There is no need for pinching or pruning. Popularity is gaining now and Sweetunia suzie storm.

The developer of the variety is one of the Dutch companies. Attractive features of the plant are flowering power and thorough branching. The bush reaches an average size, but at the same time it is slightly raised above the pots. Petunia forms a dome-like crown. There are a lot of flowers, and they remain until the onset of frost.

The shape of the flower is like a funnel. Its size is 0.05-0.07 m. To activate flowering, it is necessary to systematically remove faded areas. Sweetunia suzie storm requires bright light, but can tolerate some shade.

Watering should be carried out evenly, avoiding stagnation of the liquid.

Johnny Flame also stands out in the Sweetunia line. The variety is characterized by a luxurious look of flowers, which are formed a lot. The plant looks beautiful.

Of the other varieties, you should look at Nuvolari. Strictly speaking, this is not an ampelous, but a partially ampelous variety.

The axils of foliage located in the center of the bush can form flowering shoots. As a result, exposure of petunia (which systematically comprehends other varieties) is excluded. The developers of the Nuvolari have tried to maximize its endurance to extreme heat. The required size of the pots is from 0.15 to 0.17 m.

To complete the review of ampelous petunias is on "Parple Velvet".

It belongs to the subgroup of surfins. The branches of the bushes reach 1 m. Violet petals with dark centers look spectacular.

cascading

This category of petunias is best suited for a terrace, loggia or gazebo. Dense bushes look great anywhere, over which a lot of flowers are scattered. Popular sources recommend growing 'Cherry', 'Ramblin' or 'Rose'.

But you can try other cascading varieties, such as "Silver".

Such a culture stands out for its brightness and external attractiveness. Yes, what can I say if it is difficult to find another petunia 1.5 m tall. Even heavy rains and gusty winds hardly harm her. And if there are any problems, the plant will recover easily and quickly. It is possible to expect the appearance of a bush covered with 100-200 flowers by the end of the first month.

Petunia varieties "Excellent" (subspecies "Alba") is one of the tetraploids. The height of the plant varies from 0.35 to 0.4 m. The diameter of the flowers reaches 0.16 m. Despite the power and high height, the bush branches weakly.

Even in a box, even in a flower bed, such a petunia will immediately attract attention.

Bush

The bulk of the varieties of petunias fall precisely on the bush type. It is characterized by the brightness of color and its diversity. Nothing unusual - after all, these plants come from South America, famous for its lush vegetation. Any bush petunia produces large flowers. Their diameter is 0.01-0.014 m.

The inflorescences contain 2 flowers. They have different edge geometry. Variety "Daddy" grows up to 0.25 m. This variety perfectly tolerates overdrying, and rainfall, and wind. You can successfully grow a culture in diffused light.

There is "Daddy" with four different colors of buds. "Pikoti" stands out with a white edging, because of which the flowers seem exceptionally elegant. Flowering continues all summer, until the arrival of autumn cold weather. "Pikoti" is used in home vases, and in boxes, and in hanging baskets. Bush variety "Storm" is recommended for decoration of dwellings, garden plots or balconies.

Large flowers are rounded. An attractive feature for gardeners of "Storm" is resistance to gray rot. It is reliably preserved even when it rains all summer. The bush grows up to 0.35 m. Petunia "Polaris" - an annual obtained on the basis of the "Aelita" variety, can also be a good choice.

As the breeders say, the plant survives all weather disasters perfectly. It can form bushes up to 0.3 m high. For large flower beds recommend petunia "Ultra". Its impressive flowers have a wavy edge. The growth of "Ultra" is very fast.

Peppy blueberry muffin is a type of petunia characterized by increased bushiness. Its lashes reach a length of 0.4-0.6 m. The plant can form a very dense hat of flowers. They adapt their color to temperature and light levels.

The most spectacular view is created in partial shade, the variety is used both in hanging baskets and in garden flowerpots.

large-flowered

Among the large-flowered petunias, "Waterfall blue F1" stands out. The culture grows quickly and blooms early. Then flowering does not stop until frost begins. The variety can be used in ampelous gardening. Even in very bad weather, the shrub retains its basic qualities. Judging by the reviews of flower growers, "Waterfall" manifests itself best on borders, loggias and balconies.

Variety "Limbo", along with large-flowered, also belongs to the dwarf hybrid group. When growing such a petunia in a room, its growth can reach 0.15 m. When cultivated in open ground - up to 0.2 m.

The same diameter (0.2 m) is typical for purple flowers. Interesting: at Limbo, multi-colored inflorescences can be placed on each bush. Of the more traditional varieties, Alderman deserves attention. This is an annual, stretching up to a maximum of 0.3 m. Shoots hang from a wide dense bush.

An attractive feature of "Alderman" are large blue-violet flowers. They retain their attractiveness for 3 or 4 months. Group disembarkation prevails. Caring for Alderman is relatively simple. Petunias can also be propagated by seeds.

Important: when growing seedlings, you will have to make a lot of effort. But, having successfully obtained adult plants of this variety, it is easy to decorate flower beds, balconies or simple grassy lawns. Variety "Prism" also does not require too complex care in adulthood. Such a plant gives excellent results in any corner of the world - and is popular everywhere.

Important: despite the simplicity of the rules of care, they cannot be ignored.

The slightest deviation can lead to bad consequences. Variety "Sofia F1" - a hybrid type that gives elegant flowers. The bushes are strongly branched and bloom for a long time. They form light pink flowers with juicy veins of carmine-pink color. Bud diameter - 0.07-0.09 m.

Culture loves heat and light, tolerates dry periods quite well. "Sofia" is planted both in groups and in large arrays. The plant is recommended for landscaping a balcony. By pinching the top early, you can increase the splendor of flowering.

"Floribunda" is not a variety, but a whole group that occupies transitional places from multi-flowered to large-flowered petunia varieties.

The Sonya F1 series of hybrids falls into the same category. Plant height reaches 0.25 m. There are 11 hybrids that can differ in the most unusual and expressive color. The Celebrity F1 series is famous for its excellent resistance to heat and precipitation. In addition, the representatives of the group are colored very interestingly, they contain contrastingly colored veins.

Among Celebrity petunias there are already over 30 different colors. Large-flowered plants can also belong to the terry type. This is typical for Madness hybrids. Some specimens form white petals. The series is characterized by numerous flowers with a diameter of 0.07 m.

multiflorous

Of the multi-flowered group of petunias, Glafira is very popular. The variety forms a relatively modest bush. Its maximum height is 0.3 m. And in some cases, only 0.2 m in general. But flowering begins already in May (provided that the seeds were sown early).

"Glafira" is often used when you need to decorate a patio or covered terrace. However, it will look good on a regular window sill. The diameter of the flowers will be 0.045-0.065 m. Flowering does not stop all season. Another positive feature is that "Glafira" survives short dry moments well.

Variety "Flame" is named so not in vain. When it blooms, it seems that the bush is covered with frozen fire tongues. The plant loves light and can tolerate a short drought. Flowering begins in June and ends only in September. The bush reaches 0.3 m and is very dense.

For the "Flame" any nutritious land is suitable. Seedlings are advised to plant in May.

"Cherry Crystal" is an annual plant 0.3 m high and 0.07 m in diameter. This mixture of petunias is covered with buds so tightly during flowering that it is difficult to see the rest of the parts. This guarantees an extraordinary color harmony.

Excellent prospects are also opened by the use of the Berenice variety. Petunia of this variety is characterized by relatively low growth. The annual is strongly branched and creeping. It is often used for flower bed planting, rabatok, large arrays of flowering plants. But you can use this petunia to decorate balconies, and in the yard in a hanging basket.

Single flowers "Bereniki" resemble a funnel. Their diameter is from 0.05 to 0.07 m. Both stems and foliage are covered with a fluffy layer of hairs.

The variety "Snowball" achieves excellent performance only with the right choice of seeds.

If they take root well, then a fluffy and pleasant-looking bush will appear for sure.

Small-flowered

The Latin name for small-flowered petunias - milliflora - has long been included in gardening catalogs. All such plants are annuals, the stems of which grow straight. Height is not more than 0.25 m. Small buds are similar to a funnel or a bell. The size of the flowers ranges from 0.025 to 0.04 m.

"Pink F1" is characterized by abundant branching. Plants form flexible, powerfully developing lateral shoots. Flowers will delight people until the start of frost. They are made up of petals of a simple type. "Yellow duckling F1" is very close to "Pink" (both in the length of the shoots, and in growth, and in flowering).

The variety gives excellent decorative results:

in open ground;

in a flowerpot;

in a hanging basket.

Vegetative

Among the vegetative petunias, Stormy Sky, aka Lightning Sky, deservedly takes the first place. The variety was developed by German breeders. A characteristic feature of the plant is the white color of the middle of the flowers, combined with a dark raspberry edge. Both of these colors are diluted with attractive looking spots. Most importantly, each instance of "Stormy Sky" is completely unique.

A variety of "Baby Dollar" is a very elegant, pink, petunia with scattered white spots and dots. Everything looks as if beams of light music fall on it. The buds are painted in a fuchsia tone.

The principles of planting and growing are the same as for other varieties. This results in a truly brilliant plant.

Cascadias rim magenta stands out for its rapid recovery after transplantation. In just 10-14 days, the petunia of this variety forms fluffy bushes.

Also characteristic:

density and density of foliage;

an abundance of flowers;

cherry-purple tone;

sphericity of the bush.

Terry

Among this group of petunias, Angora F1 occupies a good position. It produces relatively compact, but abundantly flowering bushes. Flowers are formed in June. "Valentina terry" is distinguished by a delicate salmon or simple red coloring of the buds. It also has ruffled petals.

"Burgundy F1" forms burgundy, modest-sized bushes. But at Blue Denube, double flowers are painted in a lilac-bluish tone. "Duo" is distinguished by small flowers. Its bushes are covered with dense branches. Flowering lasts from June to August inclusive.

"Tumbelina" develops well only with more active care than other petunias. You will have to irrigate the earth more often and feed the flower. Equally important is good lighting. If all this is guaranteed, an excellent result will be obtained.

The flower is very decorative and at the same time resistant to weather, attacks of microorganisms.

New varieties

Finally, it is worth talking about the latest achievements in the field of floriculture. The Black Velvet variety is obtained using genetic engineering techniques. English botanists managed to achieve coloring of bluebells without fail in a black tone. These are not those imitations of its dark purple or dark burgundy coloration, which dominated until recently. Table Yellow, already described above, is among the new varieties.

Sarah is the newest surfinia (2018). It gives flowers of red tone with a blackberry tint. And Bea, also from the surfinia group, has positive properties in terms of rapid growth and a warm scarlet tone. "Dublon" can develop flowers:

lilac color.

Petunia 'Evening Sensation' stands out even among these new varieties. She received one of the major awards in 2017. This is not too long ago, and there is already experience in the use of culture by gardeners. Therefore, you can always seek advice from other people.

Petunia has an exceptionally pleasant appearance and aroma.

Petunia mini has become increasingly popular for home growing in recent years. Several reasons contribute to this at once: firstly, it is very attractive, having flowers of various inflorescences in the list of varieties, and secondly, it is resistant to adverse growth conditions, which allows it to decorate yards and gardens in different regions.

A bright annual, looking cute and pretty, is actively used to decorate balconies, window sills, gazebos, cafes, offices, flower beds and front gardens. The principles of care and cultivation of this variety of petunia practically do not differ from the classical form, but have several nuances.

Main characteristics

Mini-petunia is a herbaceous perennial that, in winter conditions with minus indicators, vegetates for one season. The flower belongs to the extensive nightshade family, which is characterized by ease of cultivation.

The concept of "mini petunia" implies two parallel characteristics:

The size of the flowers on the bush does not exceed 4-5 cm, but this is compensated by their abundance. As a result, the bush looks like a huge lush ball dotted with bright flowers. Often the inflorescences appear so densely on the plant that they almost completely cover the foliage.
The size of the shoots is shortened compared to the forms of standard varieties. For upright forms, they do not exceed 20 cm, and for ampelous varieties they can fall 30-35 cm down with branches.

All mini petunias are characterized by fast growth and long flowering with a large number of buds. In many hybrids, the stem becomes much more lignified, it becomes harder than that of surfinia. Their leaves are much smaller, lanceolate in shape. On the stems and leaves, you can see thick short hairs covering all the vegetative parts.

Varieties

Among the varieties and hybrids of mini petunias, one can find forms of ampelous plants and erect bushes.

It is important to remember that dwarfism is only transmitted in the first generation, so be sure to use F1 seeds. Seeds collected from plants grown at home will not produce specimens that retain 100% of the characteristics of hybrid forms.

Varieties recognized as the best for growing:

Dwarf F1 mix. One of the newest varieties of undersized petunias. It is known for very early flowering, coming already on the 80th day after sowing. There are two- and three-color compositions that open the buds at the same time. It is grown mainly in pots, flower boxes and flower boxes. A factor that should be taken into account when caring for this variety: seedlings after being taken out into the street react extremely negatively to air temperatures above 28 ° C.

Cinderella F1 purple. The bush forms a large ball covering the ground with a continuous blanket. The stems are resistant to gusts of wind, heavy rains and hail. After negative weather conditions, they recover within a week, again turning into a multi-colored ball.

Million Bells. Characterized by early and long flowering with a huge number of flowers. The diameter of the ball is 25-36 cm, the height reaches 30 cm. Suitable for use in hanging planters, flowerpots, balcony decor. With skillful design, it copes with the role of an accent or solo plant. After germination, 12-15 weeks pass before flowering, and when using additional lighting with phytolamps, this period is reduced.

Superbels. A hybrid with a very unusual color. The flowers are bright crimson, with yellow stripes radiating from the middle in the shape of a star. In addition to decorative flowering, the variety is known for its delicate aroma that attracts pollinating insects.

Quince F A mini-petunia that does not grow larger than 25 cm in diameter. A distinctive feature is very early growth at such temperatures at which other hybrids stop their growth. It is used with success in shady yards, but in order to show its full potential, the plant needs the sun.

planting material

For those who wish to grow this plant in their yard or yard, there are several options. A flowering bush can be purchased or grown independently.

Buying potted plants

The quickest and easiest way is to purchase a mini petunia pot from a garden center or flower shop. You can buy an already blooming specimen, but it will cost more, or you can choose a plant on which buds are just forming. Before you buy a plant, you should ask if it has been hardened for growing outdoors. If the manufacturer has not completed such hardening, then it will be necessary to deal with it on your own, gradually accustoming the flower to street conditions.

seeds

This method is suitable for those who want to get many instances of mini petunias at the same time without spending a lot of money on it. You can sow it for seedlings, or you can sow the seeds immediately on the beds or in containers where the plant will vegetate. Compared to its closest relative - surfinia - mini-petunia is much more viable and sprouts more amicably in open ground.

Sowing for seedlings

Sowing for seedlings is carried out in February-March.

An earlier sowing will result in the sprouts not having enough short daylight hours, so the seedlings will stretch and be weak. The pace of their growth and development will slow down, and perhaps a complete cessation of dynamics. For seedlings that are sown before the end of February, it is necessary to organize additional lighting so that daylight hours are at least 10 hours a day.

Seedlings need nutrient soil for flowering plants. In the event that the soil is compiled independently, it is necessary to add a sufficient amount of organic matter to it: compost, processed manure, soddy soil or leafy soil. Seeds are sown on the surface of the container, spraying them from a spray bottle.

If granulated seeds are used, spraying should be even more abundant, because the shell of fertilizer and nutrients must soften so that a sprout can easily break out of it. After that, the container is covered with transparent glass or film to form a greenhouse effect inside.

The container must be installed in a warm place with good lighting.

For ordinary seeds, the germination time is 5-10 days, and for granular seeds - 10-20.

cultivation

As soon as the first seedlings appear, careful care of the seedlings is necessary so that they do not die:

spraying twice a day;
moving to a place with a temperature of 18-20 ° C, since higher rates can kill sprouts;
airing once a day for 10-15 minutes;
after the appearance of the first two leaves, it is necessary to apply fertilizer with a weak solution for deciduous plants so that the green mass actively develops.

When three full leaves grow on the seedlings, they must be dived. This measure is necessary for the normal formation of the root system. After the sprouts have reached a height of 10-12 cm, they must be pinned at the tops. If they are not pinched, then the bush will not be spherical, and after that the active formation of lateral shoots begins.

disembarkation

Planting of young mini petunias should be carried out when the threat of frost has passed on the street. In the southern regions, this can happen as early as mid or late April, and in colder regions, nighttime cooling can persist until early June.

Sowing in open ground

Sow seeds in open ground should not be earlier than mid-May. Mini petunias grown in this way are more resistant to diseases and weather conditions.

The principle of sowing is the same as for seedlings, only it is not necessary to cover the beds with a film. Petunias-mini, which were grown immediately in open ground, show rapid rates of development and by the beginning of flowering, as a rule, they catch up with specimens grown by the seedling method.

Care

Caring for this flower is simple, and if you follow all the rules, then all summer and part of autumn you can enjoy incredibly abundant continuous flowering, for which mini petunias are valued.

The soil

The soil that is perfect for this crop is the soil for petunias and surfinias. You can prepare the soil mixture yourself. Main conditions: soil permeability, neutral or slightly acidic reaction with a pH of at least 5-5.5 and saturation with organic substances.

Components from which you can independently create the perfect mixture for growth:

1 part of leaf land;
1 part of sod land or rotted compost;
1 part of humus;
1 part sand;
1 part peat.

To make the soil permeable, you can add river sand or perlite to it. All ingredients must be thoroughly mixed and spilled with a weak solution of potassium permanganate or fungicide, such as "Box", "Falcon", "Imolt".

A place

You can grow mini petunia in an open area. If it grows in a flower bed or in a flower garden, then you can place it in the open sun, since the root system that develops in conditions not limited by a pot is more resistant to drying out. Planters or garden boxes are best placed in such a way that in the morning and evening the rays fall on the bush, and at noon it remains shaded.

Full shade for this flower is not suitable, because in such conditions the buds will form slowly and flowering will not be lush.

Watering

Compared to surfinia, petunia mini is not so demanding on watering. If she remains without watering for 3-5 days, this will not negatively affect her condition. But if you want to get active flowering, then watering should be regular.

During watering, you need to pour water so that it does not splash on the flowers, because they will fade faster from falling drops.

When the bush stands in an open area all day (on the south balcony or on the south side of the yard), then moisturizing may be needed twice a day: in the morning and after sunset. If you additionally spray the bush, the effect will be excellent. It is important that the atomizer is finely dispersed and sprays water to a mist.

Water for irrigation should not be cold and separated. Ideally, use rainwater. Stagnation of moisture in the pan can cause the death of the root system, so excess water after watering must be poured immediately.

top dressing

One of the main conditions for the high decorativeness of mini petunias is the periodic application of fertilizers. This can be done in two equivalent ways:

1 time in 2 weeks, using the full dosage;
at each watering, using 1/10 of the dosage.

Both methods will produce excellent, consistent blooms, vibrant color per flower, and rapid new bud formation. It is impossible to apply top dressing on dry land: the soil must be watered a day before fertilization.

The ideal fertilizer for mini petunias is a complex for petunias and surfinias.

In order for the bush to remain blooming and bright all season, it is necessary to immediately remove wilted flowers: this stimulates the appearance of new buds and activates a long flowering period.

Diseases and pests

Petunia mini is a fairly resistant plant, but sometimes even with good care certain problems can be observed:

Gray rot. The reason is the stagnation of moisture in the soil, overfeeding with nitrogen fertilizers, low temperatures at night or daytime. Spots of light brown color appear on the stems, foliage and flowers, which are covered with fluff after a few days. To prevent this situation, the flower should not be watered too often if the surface layer of the soil does not have time to dry out between waterings. It is impossible to save a bush affected by gray rot. It must be removed so that neighboring plants do not become infected.
Aphids and spider mites. Appear in conditions of increased dryness of the air. If detected, it is necessary to carry out a triple treatment with insecticidal preparations.
Powdery mildew. Occurs due to waterlogging, prolonged rains or high humidity. It looks like a white coating, under which the greens begin to dry over time. It is possible to save mini petunia from powdery mildew only at the very beginning of the disease, if you immediately remove the affected leaves and treat the bush with a sulfur-based preparation.

9 The most resistant varieties of petunias - they are not afraid of rain, hot sun ...

New Varieties of Resistant Petunias

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I present varieties of petunias that are not afraid of rain, are resistant to low temperatures in early spring and late autumn. All presented varieties are worthy favorites of the summer garden.

Frillitunia Butterfly F1 fringed large-flowered

A new spectacular petunia, with a unique giant flower shape, trimmed with wavy fringed "ruffles".
At the time of flowering, it is a grandiose picture - its compact plants of the same size bear large corrugated bright pink flowers that do not lose their decorative effect throughout the summer.

Particularly attractive with a short growing period, long flowering and hardiness.
Works great in the ground, container decor.

Petunia Blue waterfall F1 cascading

Petunia cascade is known as the earliest flowering series with excellent growth characteristics and excellent branching, which allows it to be widely used for ampelous gardening. Large (10-13 cm in diameter) densely double flowers are very resistant to adverse weather conditions, retain their decorative effect for a long time and leave a vivid impression.

Spectacular creeping petunias have made the award-winning "Wave™" series an excellent choice for creating stunning garden beds, groundcovers on sloping surfaces, and for filling large flowerpots or hanging baskets. At only 20cm tall, Wave™ series petunias extend up to 1 meter around, and within a few weeks form a flower carpet around them with many flowers along the entire length of each lash. Petunias of the "Wave™" series perfectly tolerate adverse weather conditions.

Petunia All Star F1

A true masterpiece among petunias - All stars - with slightly drooping shoots cannot but arouse admiration! Throughout the summer it will reveal cascades of pink mist-covered inflorescences. The flowers are distinguished by soft shading of the petals. No other plant is as suitable as petunia for decorating comfortable and romantic corners for relaxation. A distinctive feature is resistance to heat, rain and wind.

Giant Cascading Petunia Typhoon F1 Cherry

The cascading Typhoon series is an unusual powerful plant that has no analogues among other petunias.
As an adult, Typhoon is more than twice as large as the well-known cascade forms like Surfinia.
It blooms all season, forming a large number of powerful, hard stems, up to 1.5 meters long.
It has an unusual growth rate and vigor, forming many hundreds of flowers (about 5 cm in size).

Much better than other petunias it recovers from rains and strong winds.
Blooms until frost.

Can be used for large containers, baskets and also as a ground cover.
One plant in a flower bed grows over an area of about 2 square meters. m. The type of "Typhoon" depends on the proximity of planting plants to each other. When planting in flower beds, a distance of 70 cm (minimum 35 cm) is recommended, otherwise the plants will stretch upwards.

Petunia cascade Ramblin F1 Burgundy Chrome

Petunia ampelnaya Explorer Scarlet F1
Seeds of the Japanese company "SAKATA"

The Explorer series belongs to the ampelous petunias, is capable of strong growth and has a lash length of up to 80-100 cm. It begins to bloom in early spring and continues to bloom even with decreasing daylight hours in autumn. The size of the flower is approximately 5-7.5 cm in diameter. The petals of the flower have a glossy, waxy texture that reflects water. Recovers very quickly after rain. Tolerant to salt, i.e. the series is excellent for seaside cultivation. Can be used for hanging baskets and as a ground cover.

Petunias are thermophilic and photophilous, do not tolerate frost and bloom poorly in the shade. It is drought tolerant, but watering is necessary in severely dry years. In order to achieve abundant flowering, fading flowers are regularly removed.

Due to the sensitivity to frost, petunias are grown in seedlings. Seeds are sown in February-March in bowls or flower boxes with a loose substrate on the surface, not covered with earth. The substrate is pre-moistened well. Crops are placed in a bright place and covered with glass or a transparent film. For germination, petunias need light and a temperature of about 25 degrees. Under these conditions, seedlings appear on the 10th day. They are dived into boxes or pots and kept in a room with a temperature of at least 18 degrees. Seedlings are planted in open ground from the second half of May, when the threat of frost has passed, leaving 40-50 cm between plants. They are fed after picking and during the period of budding and flowering with dissolved complete mineral fertilizer.

Petunia Purple Velvet F1 ampelous

A hybrid from the famous series, which is recognized in Europe.
Ampelous petunia of the surfinia type with unsurpassed decorative characteristics. By the abundance of flowering, it competes with varieties propagated vegetatively.
The length of well-branched shoots reaches 1 m.
The hybrid can be used not only in ampel culture, but also in carpet plantings in open ground, where one plant can occupy 1.5 m² of area, generating a huge mass of flowers until frost.
Demanded hybrid, always in trend!

Petunia cascade Ramblin F1 Salmon Capri

Ramblin is a real cascading petunia, one of the most spectacular large-flowered ampelous forms.
It rises only 35 cm, but spreads to the sides by almost a meter.
Blooms two weeks earlier than similar groups (surfinia) and grows more densely.
Eventually forms a solid crown of flowers.

These petunias are very showy in flower beds, large hanging baskets and containers.

Petunia is a widespread plant, one of the most beloved by flower growers. The flowers of the plant have a variety of colors and their shades, shapes and sizes.

Breeders have created, and are creating to this day, a huge number of varieties of this crop. A variety of varieties allows you to grow it in flowerpots, in pots, in flower beds, in borders, devices for vertical gardening.

Plants are grown in open ground, planted in floor and hanging pots and vases. With the help of them, they decorate, decorate the alleys, create.

There are the following types of petunias:

Ampel;
Bush;
Cascading.

In the title photo, a representative of a special series of petunias - Sweetunia White Merlot.

Ampelous and for cache-pots

Ampelous petunias are lovers of heat and sun. In this regard, the plant in warm countries is more common than in Russia.

Ampelous petunias are perfect for framing balconies and windows. The shoots of the plant are long and hanging down, growing down. Loves light and sun, grows quickly and has a very lush flowering. Flowers vary in size. Perfect for planting in flowerpots, vases, including hanging ones.

Ampel varieties

Easy Wave- American variety, is an improved form of the Wave variety. Easy Wave is one of the easiest varieties to grow. The colors of the plant are varied: red, pink, purple, blue, yellow, burgundy. More counts semi-ampel petunia, since they form a spherical or domed crown. Most often, the plant is planted in floor planters, but it is also often used in hanging ones. The variety is also planted in open ground. Scourges can reach a length up to 1 meter. For one plant, you need to take about 8 liters of soil.

Variety of shades of the Easy Wave variety

The flowering of Easy Wave is very dense, even the foliage is almost invisible, different colors bloom at the same time. This allows you to create a variety of multi-color compositions. Height - about 35 cm. Prefers the sun, blooms until the start of frost.

Surfinia- Popular all over the world variety series. It grows rapidly, is not afraid of adverse weather conditions. The flowers of the plant are large, have a variety of colors: white, purple, blue, red, purple and others. It grows up to 70 cm. The flower prefers the sun or partial shade.

Surfinia in a hanging planter

Surfinia is most often planted in hanging planters or floor. Rarely grown directly in open ground. One of the newest varieties of the Surfinia series is the Table Yellow variety. These petunias are perfectly combined with other ampelous forms. The flowers are small, distinguished by yellow veins.

Surfinia Table Yellow

Shock Wave- another ampel variety from the Wave series. Differs in the small size of flowers and leaves. The variety is not afraid of rain or wind. It is grown in floor and hanging containers, sometimes in open ground. For cultivation per plant, it is required to take about 8 liters of soil. Colors: white, blue, pink, yellow.

Petunia Shock Wave in a hanging planter

Opera Supreme- This is a Japanese ampelous petunia. The length of daylight hours for this variety does not matter. Growing is not particularly difficult. The flowers are small in size. The plant forms lashes up to 1 meter long.

Opera Supreme in a floor pot

Looks great on balconies and in hanging vases. Sometimes grown in open ground. For one plant, you need to take about 8 liters of soil. In order for flowering to be plentiful, regular feeding of the plant and removal of wilted shoots are necessary. The colors are varied: white, blue, pink, purple and others.

Bush petunias

Bush petunias are the most common subgroup of this beautiful culture. Colorfulness, variety and many varieties are signs of spray petunias. The flowers are large, richly colored, have a variety of shades.

Varieties

Daddy- This is a variety series of large-flowered bush petunias. It is a plant with numerous large flowers. Height - about 25 cm. Daddy is not afraid of wind and rainy weather, and is also resistant to drought. This variety loves the sun. With the help of a plant, flower beds and rabatkas are decorated. Daddy is also grown in balcony and garden containers.

Flowers are blue, red, hot pink, white and others.

Picotee (Picotee)- one of the most popular bush varieties of petunias. Large flowers of this plant have a variety of shades. petals have a characteristic white border which gives them a very elegant look. The plant is not afraid of rain. The bushes have a height of about 25 cm. The plant blooms all summer and until the start of frost.

Picoti is grown in balcony boxes, vases and hanging baskets. Also, the plant looks great in flower beds. They decorate the alleys.

Storm- a series of large-flowered bush petunias. They will be a wonderful decoration for your home, balcony or garden. Plants are not afraid of rainy and windy weather. The flowers of the plant are large and rounded. Gray rot is not afraid of Storm flowers, so if the summer can be damp, this is a great choice. The bush has a height of about 35 cm. The soil for planting this variety should be rich in nutrients.

Petunia Storm Lavender

The variety of shades is not inferior to other varieties, the flowers are removed, purple, pink, white, red.

Petunia Storm is often used in landscaping city parks and alleys.

Polaris- this is a bush annual variety of petunias from Aelita. A comparative new variety will delight even the most experienced growers. The plant is not afraid of heat, rain or wind. Plant growth is fast. Flowering is early and very abundant. A huge number of flowers hides the long shoots of the plant. Flower height is about 30 cm.

petunia polaris

Petunia Polaris will be a great decoration for your garden or balcony. It looks great in planters, hanging baskets, as well as on balconies and.

Vegetative

Vegetative plants are those that reproduce exclusively by cuttings. Cuttings are brought to Russia from various countries, for example, Holland and America.

The root system of these flowers is small. The shoots grow into large colorful caps and look great in floor and hanging planters.

The best varieties

Cardinal is a vegetative variety. The flowers have a rich purple color. The edges of the petals are slightly corrugated. Cardinal begins to bloom early. Flowering continues until frost. Resistant to adverse conditions. Growth is very vigorous, flowering is plentiful.

Papaya differs in improbable plentiful blossoming, leaves are practically not visible. Height is about 20 cm. Numerous orange flowers form a hat. All summer until late autumn pleases the eye with its flowering.

Cascadias Rim differs in simplicity of reproduction and unpretentiousness. The foliage is very dense. Cascadias Rome is characterized by abundant flowering. This decorative culture visually resembles a dense spherical bush.

cascading form

Cascading petunia is an excellent choice for decorating gazebos, balconies and loggias. The shoots of these plants are long and curly. They grow in all directions. A flowering overgrown bush will need a lot of space.

Growing cascading forms is best in hanging pots. One plant requires about 5 liters of soil.

The best varieties of cascading petunias

Ramblin- a series of cascading petunias native to America. Plant flowers are large. Most often, Ramblin is grown in floor planters and vases, but the variety looks great in hanging containers, as well as in open ground. For better flowering, you need to take about 10 liters of soil per plant, regularly feed the flower, and remove wilted shoots. Plant height does not exceed 30 cm.

There are many different colors of the plant: white, pink, red, purple and others. In the photo above, Ramblin with peach flowers.

Gioconda (Jokonda)- one of the most popular varietal varieties of cascade petunias. Differs in long shoots up to 1 meter, a huge number of flowers. The height of the plant reaches 20 cm. The flowers are small. Gioconda loves the light. Flowering early. Flowers are purple, pink, scarlet, orange and others.

Gioconda can be grown both in open ground and in hanging flowerpots. Hanging long curly shoots from flowerpots resemble garlands with numerous flowers.

Typhoon has no analogues among other petunia cultivars. The plant blooms for a long time. Stems are long and strong. The plant grows very quickly, a huge number of small flowers are formed. Blooms until frost.

Typhoon is grown in containers as well as in flower beds. In open ground, one plant grows on an area equal to 2 sq.m. The plant loves the sun and regular feeding. The plant quickly recovers after worsening weather conditions in the form of rains and strong winds.

The best undersized varieties

Undersized plants are plants whose height does not exceed 30 cm. Low-growing petunias are both terry and cascading.

Terry petunia Valentine is a hybrid. Its height is not more than 30 cm. Double flowers have fringed edges. The color of the buds is dense salmon.

Sort Valentine

Valentin is ideal for growing in flowerbeds and flower beds. The plant blooms from early summer until frost. The flower prefers light, is not afraid of drought. To grow a flower, nutrient soil is required.

Height Pirouette does not exceed 15 cm. The flowers are double and very large. The plant is suitable for planting in flower beds, balcony containers and planters. The flower is demanding on the soil. The soil for growing should be enriched with nutrients.

The flowers are two-colored: red-white, white-purple, white-pink.

Pirouette and Aladdin

Espresso Frappe is a new variety of dwarf petunias. Combines all the best qualities of Espresso plants. Differs in short stature and compactness. The flowers are large with curly petals. Flower diameter - 10 cm. Flower growth does not exceed 25 cm.

Espresso Frappe

Espresso Frappe is an excellent choice for growing in pots. Due to the short stems, the flowers very effectively rise above the leaves. The flowers are purple, pink, red, burgundy.

undersized Duvet) is distinguished not only by its compactness, but also by the large size of the flowers. They are mainly grown outdoors. During periods of flowering, plants appear as a beautiful flower carpet. The flowers are effectively elevated above the foliage. They have a color: white, pink, red, blue and salmon.

Petunia hybrid Duvet, shade salmon - Salmon.

The height of an adult bush does not exceed 20 cm. The variety is characterized by early flowering. Not afraid of rain and heavy watering. Petunias are ideal for city flower beds, suburban areas and balconies.

For flower beds

Flower growers and landscape designers very often use petunia to create and decorate flower beds. They create mono-flowers from some petunias, they are also combined with other flowers and even shrubs. What varieties are best planted in flower beds?

Tidal Wave- An excellent choice for decorating flower beds. This is one of the tallest petunias. Its height can reach 55 cm. The flowers are medium in size, but their numerous number gives splendor to this petunia. The variety is considered one of the best commercially available. Shoots reach a length of over 1 meter.

Bright flowers with clear veins come in red, white, pink and purple. All colors are very saturated. Resistant to the most adverse weather conditions.

Tidal Wave

Explorer often used by gardeners as a ground cover. This ampelous petunia has the ability to grow strongly. Scourges grow up to 100 cm. Flowering begins in spring and ends in mid-autumn.

This variety loves heat and light, does not tolerate shade, cold and drought. The flowers are medium in size, waxy texture. Colors: red, white, lavender, pink and hot pink, purple.

Sophistry (Sophistica)- relatively new. Differs in rapid growth and development. All petunias bloom at the same time, which is a huge plus for the flower bed. Very good and even growth. One plant has about 10 flowers. The growth of the culture is up to 40 cm. The flowers are large in size and have a bright saturated color. Colors: blue, light pink, yellow-lilac, blueberry, yellow.

Sophistica Blue Morn

Particular attention should be paid to petunias. Sophistry Blackberry (Sophistica Blackberyy). Its flowers have a rich reddish-blackberry color, almost black. The variety pleases with its flowering from May until the beginning of the first frost. For flowerbeds, it is advisable to combine the variety with plants of other colors (white, red, etc.) so that the flowerbed does not look gloomy. In the photo it is very difficult to capture the exact color of the velvet flowers, especially in staged ones, but the photo below more or less truthfully conveys the shade.

Blackberry sophistry

Multiflora

Multiflora are multi-flowered petunias. Varietal varieties and hybrids of multi-flowered petunias are distinguished by an abundance of medium-sized flowers. These plants are resistant to any adverse weather conditions. Single ones are visually similar to flower balls, and in flower beds they resemble a solid flower carpet.

Among the multi-flowered varieties, it is worth highlighting:

Merlin (Merlin)- This is a perennial multi-flowered petunia, but is grown as an annual. The variety is easy to grow. The culture prefers the sun, easily tolerates slight frosts, drought and rain. There are about 17 bud colors. There are not only plain flowers. There are also with veins, and with a border of a different color. This compact petunia with small but numerous flowers is ideal for landscaping verandas and flower beds. It is considered undersized, since the height does not exceed 25 cm.

Merlin Blue Morn

Mambo (Mambo)- undersized annual petunia, belonging to the group of many-flowered (multiflora). This is a very popular culture in floriculture. The color of the buds is varied. Mambo pleases with its abundant flowering all season.

It is used to decorate flower beds, various compositions, and can also be grown at home. It goes well with other flowers: marigolds, coleus, and others.

Mambo red and Mambo Purple

Unpretentious varieties

Petunia is an unpretentious garden culture. Most varieties are undemanding to the soil. They are not afraid of rain and wind. The only thing that all petunias love is warmth. Therefore, it is desirable to grow a flower in sunny places or in partial shade.

The plant is afraid of frost, so for the winter it is brought into a warm room, home or on the veranda. The culture is perennial, but it is very difficult for it to survive the winter in Russia, so we grow it as an annual. It is also possible to grow a beautiful petunia in Siberia, especially since there are varieties that are resistant to slight frosts, but proper care and selection of varieties is necessary.

Picobella (Pikobella)- very easy to grow variety due to its resistance to bad weather. This varietal variety is more tolerant than others of all kinds of adverse weather conditions. However, Picobella cannot stand frost and lack of light. This is a small-flowered culture with numerous flowers of small sizes.

The multi-flowered variety Snowball will decorate any garden plot or balcony without creating much trouble for the owner. Beautiful white flowers will delight with their abundant flowering until frost. This culture is not afraid of rain, wind or drought.

Snowball

The largest

Plants of the grandiflora group have the largest flowers.

Triumph is a variety of petunias grandiflora. Terry flowers are very large, up to 16 cm in diameter. They grow up to 60 cm. Triumph is grown in a variety of flower beds, on balconies.

Triumph from Aelita.

Large varieties should also include Limbo (Limbo). The diameter of its flowers can reach 12 cm. The culture itself is undersized. This variety is weather resistant. Grown in flower beds, containers, on balconies.

Series of petunias Limbo

Variety Prism also applies to large plants. The flowers have a diameter of 8-10 cm. It is a compact and undersized culture. Flowering is very early. The colors are different. Prism is grown in flowerbeds, discounts.

Petunia from the Prism series, Blackberry Sundae.

In landscape design

The plant is very popular in landscape design. It creates flowerbeds, flower beds, borders, borders. The flower is grown in floor and hanging planters and flowerpots. They also decorate balconies.

The photo below shows a beautiful large-sized city flower bed. This is a monocloom. It consists only of petunias. But they have different colors. Planted in straight vertical lines.

Here, ampelous representatives of this culture are grown in large containers, which are located at different levels. In each of the compositions presented, plants of the same variety and color are used.

In this photo, petunias are planted along the fence. They are all the same variety and the same color. Blooms densely and evenly.

In the photo, the multiflora of the Merlin series. Varieties: blue and pink. Planted in outdoor pots.

This flower bed is not only made of petunias. Bright orange marigolds grow in the center. Around them is a bright pink petunia. And around it is a beautiful coleus.

The photo shows a luxurious multi-level flowerbed of ampelous petunias of different colors and sweet morning glory.

Multi-level flowerbed of stones. On the upper level, petunias grow in bright pale and pale pink. Yellow, light orange and dark orange grow along the bottom.

Review on video

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