The best varieties of bush petunias

Botanical description and history of origin

Shrub petunia is the most common group of this decorative culture.... Comes from the tropical regions of South America. It is characterized by a large number of varieties, their diversity and colorfulness.

All spray petunias have large flowers with a diameter of 10-14 mm.

Each inflorescence combines two flowers. They are characterized by smooth color transitions and edging. The peculiarity of the plant is the different shape of the edges of the flower.

Varieties: name, description and photo

Daddy

This variety is a large-flowered bush petunia. The culture is characterized by numerous large flowers... The height of the bush is 25 cm. Daddy is resistant to wind, rain and drought. Responds positively to diffused sunlight. You can use the variety for decorating flower beds and beds, balconies and gardens. The color of flowers is:

• red;
• bright pink;
• white;
• blue.

Pikoti

The large flowers of the plant are full of various shades. The petals are characterized by a white edging, thanks to which the flower takes on an elegant look.

The variety is resistant to rain, so it is great for outdoor cultivation.

The height of the bush is 25 cm. Flowering lasts throughout the summer and ends with the onset of frost. Pikoti is suitable for growing in vases, boxes, hanging baskets.

Storm

This variety is perfect for decorating a house, balcony or garden. The plant is not afraid of wind and rain. The size of the flower is large, and their shape is rounded..

The peculiarity of the variety is its resistance to gray rot. Even if the whole summer is rainy and gray, the flower will still bloom and delight with its appearance.

The height of the bush is 35 cm. For planting the plant, choose nutritious soil. Flower color can be:

• blue;
• purple;
• pink;
• white;
• red.

The Storm variety has established itself in the design of city parks and alleys.

Polaris

This is an annual bush petunia obtained from the Aelita variety. The plant perfectly resists all the surprises of bad weather. Differs in early and long flowering. The height of the bush is 30 cm. You can use petunia to decorate a garden or balcony.... It looks good in planters, hanging baskets, balconies and terraces.

Ultra

The height of the bush is 30-35 cm, and the width is 35-40 cm. The flowers of the variety are large, wide open, have a wavy edge.

The culture is strong, resistant to bad weather, it grows well.

Due to the good shape of the petunia Ultra bush, it is suitable for planting in large flower beds.

Dreamms

This is a hybrid large-flowered petunia. The size of the plant is compact, it has good branching.... The stems are 25-40 cm long and the flowers are 10-13 cm in diameter. They are very fragrant and red in color. The flowering is profuse and long lasting.

Since the variety is completely picky in terms of care, it can be used for various types of landscaping.

You can plant petunia with the following plants:

• marigold;
• pelargonium;
• lobilia;
• cineraria.

Fantasy

It is a vibrant, multi-flowered mixture. The flowers have wavy edges that have amazing colors. Their peculiarity is that they do not lose their decorative effect for a long time. This variety is very attractive for its short growing time, long flowering and hardiness. This allows Fantasy to become an irreplaceable plant for decorating flower beds and flower beds.

Hit parade

The bush is compact, small leaves and beautiful flowers, which are characterized by early education.

The diameter of the inflorescences is 10 cm, the color can be from blue-violet to lavender. The height of the bushes is 25 cm.

The variety is used for planting in pots, balcony boxes.

Titanium

The bush is upright, densely branched, compact. Its height is 25 cm, and its diameter is 45 cm. The leaves are large, ovoid, obtuse and light green in color. The diameter of the inflorescences is 10-12 cm. Their color is pink, and the edges are fringed. The tube in the throat is pink-beige, dark pink veins are visible.

Landing

Planting arrangements for bush petunias have certain features.:

1. The soil should be chosen not heavy. Use peat and sand for loosening. For planting, take a small container.
2. Before planting work, moisten the soil, scatter the seeds from above and do not bury them far away, just crush them with earth.
3. For irrigation, use a container with a sprayer and clean, settled water.
4. To accelerate germination, cover the seedlings with foil. Open it every day for ventilation.
5. Expect shoots in 5-6 days. After that, the film can be opened more often and for a long time so that the sprouts can receive maximum light.
6. With the formation of the first leaves, after 2 weeks, you can apply top dressing. Do this by spraying. Feed 1-2 times a week.
7. When the number of flowers in the sprout has become large, then it is time to start transplanting into a container with great depth.

Soil requirements

For spray petunias, it is necessary to choose sandy and clay soils. If you grow a flower on the balcony, then you have to combine leaf and sod land, peat and river coarse sand in equal proportions.

Petunias need a special soil composition. It should be loose, moisture-permeable, lightweight.

Lighting and location

For planting petunias, you must choose a well-lit area. This plant is light-requiring. In the shade, it releases many leaves and few buds. If you grow petunia in an apartment, then choose windows facing south or southwest.

Petunias need a special soil composition. It should be loose, moisture-permeable, lightweight.

Care

Watering

Water the still fragile seedlings of petunia carefully using settled water. Pour it under the very spine.

Drip irrigation is best suited for which a conventional syringe is used.

Moisten the soil under and around mature plants 2 times a week. Shrub petunia is drought tolerant, so water it when the earthy coma dries up. But at the same time, water access to the roots should be regular. Otherwise, the leaves will begin to turn yellow, and the stems will become bare. Watering is best done in the evening to prevent the development of burns on the leaves.

Fertilizer

In order for the petunia to grow strong and healthy, it should be fed periodically. Apply the first nitrogen fertilizer in 15-20 days after the formation of the first sprouts. This will allow the future plant to grow the required amount of green mass. After the buds appear, it is worth using mineral fertilizers containing high concentrations of potassium and phosphorus. It is enough to make them 2 times a month.

Watch a video about fertilizing petunias.

Pinching

Formation of the appearance of an adult bush begins at the seedling stage. For this, the pinching method is used. This is what will allow you to determine the degree of branching of the bush and the number of future buds.

Pinching makes the bush more branched. Carry out such events 2-3 times. Pinching is performed over 4-5 leaves of the central shoot. Due to this, new shoots awaken in the axils of the leaves, which are located below.

The correct pinching of the petunia for the splendor of the bush.

Diseases and pests

Among the diseases, the most common remain:

Such pests affect bush petunia:

Reproduction

In addition to propagation by seeds, there is a more reliable and simpler way - cuttings.

The breeding process has its own characteristics.:

1. Cuttings are harvested from February to May.
2. Cuttings can be carried out throughout the year.
3. Cut the planting material from the tops of the shoots. Leave 4-6 leaves on the cut cuttings, of which leave only 2 upper ones, while shortened by half.
4. Treat the cut part of the cutting with a solution that stimulates the growth of the root system. Place it in soil that is similar in composition to the potting mix used for sowing seeds. Deepen the handle ¼ of the length.
5. There must be a gap of 15-20 cm between the seedlings.
6. After planting, sprinkle the cutting with soil or perlite. Layer thickness 20-25 mm, and then treat with an antifungal agent.
7. Cover the box with seedlings with foil, take out to a well-lit room. There should be a temperature of 21-24 degrees Celsius.

Reproduction and cultivation of petunias by cuttings.

Possible problems

When growing bush petunias, the following problems are possible:

• Pulling shoots, a small number of colors. This happens when there is insufficient lighting and low air temperatures. So it is best to grow the flower in a sunny location.
• Abundant flowering... Immediately after the flower has faded, it must be removed. Otherwise, the plant will spend a lot of energy on ripening the fruit.
• Fungal disease... The main reason for their development is the use of fresh humus for feeding.

Shrub petunia is a real find for lovers of bright and colorful flowers. When planting it, it will bloom and decorate the flower bed throughout the summer and until the very frost. And this will require full care and attention.

Among all the flowers that are grown by many summer residents and flower growers, petunia occupies one of the main places. New varieties that appear thanks to the work of breeders are constantly replenishing the variety of colors and shapes of this beautiful flower.

The plant was brought from South America, therefore it can withstand hot dry weather very well. Despite this, petunia has a good immunity to cold weather. These characteristics allow you to grow the plant without much hassle.

Today, in addition to the well-known and popular, there are many newer varieties of petunias. Thanks to this variety, the plant is used for planting in open ground (flower beds, curbs), pots and pots that decorate balconies and gazebos.

The best varieties of petunias should be highlighted (see photo), which are divided into:

• bush,
• ampelous,
• dwarf (undersized),
• multi-flowered.

The seeds of these flowers can be purchased from the best online store.

Bush petunias

Spray petunias are the most common group of these beautiful flowers. It is characterized by a multitude of varieties, their variety and color. All bush petunias bloom with large beautiful flowers, the diameter of which is at least 10-14 cm. Each flower combines two colors, they are characterized by smooth color transitions, edging. The edges of the flower in various shapes are a distinctive feature of the plant.But it should be noted that in order to admire the lush flowering of bush petunias, you need to take care of the appropriate care. This type of plant is especially demanding on soil storage and constant moderate watering. The plant is not sufficiently resistant to diseases, unfavorable weather can also leave its mark on its development.But, despite such exactingness, this group of plants is very popular. This is due to the variety of varieties.

Names of varieties of bush petunias:

All presented varieties are characterized by beautiful large flowers and their bright rich colors.

Ampel petunias - what are they?

The main distinguishing characteristic of ampel petunias are long shoots, such plants are also called creeping plants. These are the best varieties of petunias for hanging planters. Ampel petunias are used to decorate balconies, loggias, gazebos, terraces, as well as to decorate the yard and garden. They bloom with beautiful bright flowers (diameter 6-10 cm), which densely cover the shoots.This group consists of two subgroups: ampelous and semi-ampelous, which differ in the length of the shoots. Some plant varieties are perennial.

Summer residents and flower growers should remember that ampelous petunias are not whimsical to grow. Timely watering and soil enrichment with mineral fertilizers is enough for them.

The best varieties of ampelous petunias:

Dwarf petunias

These are rather short bushes, their average height is about 25-30 cm. They are grown both in hanging pots and in the open field. Low-growing petunias are very sensitive to lack of light, they like timely, moderate watering.The main types of dwarf petunia are

Cascading - common varieties:

Terry - popular varieties:

Multiflorous petunias

The flowers of these petunias are small in size, but they bloom very densely and amicably, which is why the shoots and leaves are practically invisible. This early enough plant pleases the eye with its flowering much earlier than other varieties. The bushes are small and can be shaped by pinching. For flowers, both monochromatic and variegated colors are characteristic. The plant is picky, has a good immunity to the changeable weather conditions, but it should be remembered that frosts will be fatal for it.Varieties of multi-flowered petunias:

Today, new hybrid varieties of petunias appear, which are distinguished by variety and beauty. These include the Surfinia varieties, as well as Calibrachoa, which has about 65 subspecies. The most famous and unusual is the Million Bells variety. Its peculiarity is a dense bloom, similar to a collection of small bells, and a variety of flowers.
What varieties of petunias are better - it is up to the florist to decide, based on his own tastes and preferences. But the variety of varieties, the richness of colors, shapes and sizes of the flower, as well as the ease of cultivation will not allow even the most demanding grower to remain indifferent.

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 still being created today, a huge number of varieties of this culture. A variety of varieties allows you to grow it in pots, pots, flower beds, borders, devices for vertical gardening.

Plants are grown outdoors, planted in floor and hanging pots and vases. With the help of them, flower beds are decorated, alleys are decorated, and ridges are created.

The following varieties of petunias are distinguished:

• Ampelny;
• Shrub;
• Cascading.

The title photo shows a representative of a special series of petunias - Svetunia “Sweetunia White Merlot”.

Ampelny and for pots

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

Ampel petunias are beautiful in the frame of balconies, windows. The shoots of the plant are long and drooping; they grow downward. Loves light and sun, grows quickly and has a very lush flowering. The sizes of the flowers are different. Perfect for planting in pots, 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 pots, but it is also often used in hanging pots. The variety is also planted in open ground. Scourges can reach length up to 1 meter... For one plant, you need to take about 8 liters of soil.

Variety of shades of the Easy Wave range

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

Surfinia - a variety series popular all over the world. It grows quickly, 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 sun or partial shade.

Surfinia in a hanging planter

Surfinia is most often planted in hanging or floor pots. Less often, it is grown directly in the open field. One of the newest varieties in the Surfinia series is the Table Yellow variety. These petunias are perfectly combined with other ampelous forms. The flowers are small and stand out with yellow veins.

Surfinia Table Yellow

Shock Wave - another ampelous variety from the Wave series. Differs in small sizes of flowers and leaves. The variety is not afraid of rain or wind. Grown in floor and hanging containers, sometimes outdoors. For cultivation for one plant, you need to take about 8 liters of soil. Colors: white, blue, pink, yellow.

Petunia Shock Wave in a hanging planter

Opera Supreme Is a Japanese ampelous petunia. The length of daylight hours for this variety does not matter. Growing is not particularly difficult. The flowers are medium-sized. The plant forms whips up to 1 meter long.

Opera Supreme in a floor pot

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

Bush petunias

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

Varieties

Daddy 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 flower beds are decorated. Daddy is also grown in balcony and garden containers.

Daddy

The flowers are blue, red, bright pink, white and others.

Picotee- one of the most popular bush varieties of petunias. The large flowers of this plant have a wide variety of shades. Petals have a distinctive white edging, what gives them a very elegant look. The plant is not afraid of rains. The bushes are about 25 cm high. The plant blooms all summer until the beginning of frost.

Pikoti

Pikoti are grown in balcony boxes, vases and hanging baskets. Also, the plant looks great in flower beds. The alleys are decorated with it.

Storm- a series of large-flowered bush petunias. 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 scary for the flowers of the Storm series, so if the summer can be wet, this is an excellent choice. The shrub is about 35 cm high. The soil for planting this variety must be rich in nutrients.

Petunia Storm Lavendеr

The variety of shades is not inferior to other varieties of varieties, flowers can be taken off, lilac, pink, white, red.

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

Polaris- This is a bush one-year variety series 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. Early flowering and very abundant. The huge number of flowers hides the long shoots of the plant. The height of the color is about 30 cm.

Petunia Polaris

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

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

CardinalIs a vegetative cultivar. The flowers have a rich purple color. The edges of the petals are slightly corrugated. The cardinal begins to bloom early. Flowering continues until frost. Resistant to adverse conditions. The growth is very powerful, the flowering is abundant.

Cardinal

Papaya it is distinguished by incredible abundant flowering, leaves are practically invisible. Height is about 20 cm. Numerous orange flowers form a cap. All summer until late autumn pleases the eye with its flowering.

Papaya

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

Cascadias rim

Cascade 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 blooming, overgrown bush will need a lot of space.

Cascading forms are best grown in hanging pots. One plant requires about 5 liters of soil.

The best varieties of cascading petunias

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

Ramblin

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

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

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

Typhoon (Taifun) has no analogues among other petunia cultivars. The plant blooms for a long time. The stems are long and powerful. 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 the open field, one plant grows over an area of ​​2 sq. M. The plant loves the sun and regular feeding. The plant quickly recovers after deteriorating weather conditions in the form of rain and strong winds.

Typhoon

The best undersized varieties

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

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

Variety Valentine

Valentine is ideal for growing in bed and flower beds. The plant blooms from early summer to the beginning of frost. The flower prefers light, is not afraid of drought. Growing a flower requires a nutritious soil.

HeightPirouette does not exceed 15 cm. Flowers are double and very large. The plant is suitable for planting in flower beds, balcony containers and pots. The flower is picky about the soil. The growing soil must be enriched with nutrients.

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

Pirouette and Aladdin

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

Espresso Frappe

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

Undersized Duvet) differs not only in compactness, but also in the large size of the flowers. They are mainly grown outdoors. During the flowering periods, the plants appear as a beautiful floral carpet. The flowers are spectacularly raised above the foliage. They are colored: white, pink, red, blue and salmon.

Petunia hybrid Duvet, shade of salmon - Salmon.

The height of an adult bush does not exceed 20 cm. The variety is distinguished by early flowering. Not afraid of rains and abundant watering. Petunias are ideal for urban flower beds, summer cottages and balconies.

For flower beds

Florists and landscape designers often use petunia to create and decorate flower beds. They create monoclumba 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 a flower bed. This is one of the tallest petunias. Its height can reach 55 cm. The flowers are of medium size, but their abundance gives the splendor of this petunia. The variety is considered one of the best available on the market. Shoots reach a length of over 1 meter.

Bright flowers with clear veins are red, white, pink and purple. All colors are very rich. 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.

Explorer pink

This variety loves warmth and light, does not tolerate shade, cold and drought. Flowers are of medium size, waxy texture. Colors: red, white, lavender, pink and hot pink, purple.

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. It grows very well and evenly. One plant has about 10 flowers. The growth of the culture is up to 40 cm. The flowers are large and bright saturated color. Colors: blue, light pink, yellow-purple, blueberry, yellow.

Sophistica Blue Morn

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

Blackberry sophistry

Multiflora

Multiflora is a multi-flowered petunia. 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. Singles are visually similar to flower balls, and in flower beds they resemble a solid floral carpet.

Among the multi-flowered varieties, the following should be distinguished:

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 light frosts, droughts and rains. There are about 17 bud colors. There are not only plain flowers. There are also veins and 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 - undersized annual petunia belonging to the group of multiflora (multiflora). This is a very popular culture in floriculture. The color of the buds is varied. Mambo pleases the whole season with its abundant flowering.

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

Mambo red and Mambo Purple

Unpretentious varieties

Petunia is an unpretentious garden culture. Most varieties are undemanding to soil. They are not afraid of rain and wind. The only thing that all petunias love is warmth. Therefore, it is advisable 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, therefore it is grown here as an annual. It is 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.

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

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

Snowball

The largest

The largest flowers are possessed by plants of the grandiflora group.

Triumph - This 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... The diameter of its flowers can reach 12 cm. The culture itself is undersized. This variety is resistant to bad weather. Grown in flower beds, containers, balconies.

Petunia series Limbo

Variety Prism also applies to large plants. The flowers have a diameter of 8-10 cm. This is a compact and undersized culture. Very early flowering. The colors are different. Prism is grown in flower beds, rabatki.

Petunia from Prism series, color Blackberry Sundae.

In landscape design

The plant is very popular in landscape design. With the help of it are created flower beds, flower beds, rabatki, borders... The flower is grown in outdoor and hanging pots and flowerpots. They are used to decorate verandas and balconies.

The photo below shows a beautiful large-sized urban flower bed. This is a monoclumba. 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 presented compositions, plants of one variety and one color are used.

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

In the photo of the Merlin series multiflora. Varieties: blue and pink. Planted in floor 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 flower bed of ampelous petunias of different colors and sweet potato morning glory.

Multilevel flower bed made of stones. On the upper level, petunias grow in bright pale and pale pink color. On the bottom grow yellow, light orange and dark orange marigolds.

Review on video

The colorful packages with seeds are so attractive that you involuntarily wonder whether the grown plant will correspond to the promised picture? Review of reliable varieties from the Favorite Garden channel.

The favorite of florists has a huge range of colors: from snow-white to charcoal, from pale pink to lemon green, from sky blue to ink. Experts and amateurs will be interested to learn about new products, as well as the most famous varieties of petunias.

The plant has flowers of stunning beauty, variety of shapes and colors. Breeders have created excellent varieties of petunias for flowerpots and flowerpots, flower beds and borders. Unpretentiousness and good perception of new conditions after transplanting move the pet to the first places in the list of annual flowers for the front garden. The climatic conditions for cultivation can be very different: the plant can withstand humid and sunny weather with indicators up to 35-40C, and is normal for coolness. However, the cultivation environment greatly affects the appearance and duration of flowering.

What varieties of petunias are best?

The fragrant beauty has the following varieties:

• bush;
• ampelous;
• cascading;
• calibrachoa;
• floribunda.

Also, the plants differ in the shape of the flowers. They are fully terry and with a terry edge, large, small and miniature, monochromatic, two-color and fancy. At the same time, which varieties of petunias are better, it is impossible to answer unequivocally. Each grower chooses according to his taste

Bush petunias

Quite a lot of varieties belong to the species:

• milliflora - a popular species with miniature flowers 2-4 cm in circumference;
• multiflora - undersized petunia, varieties of which have small flowers 5-7 cm in diameter;
• grandiflora is an extensive species combining plants with large gramophones.

The Milliflora series are characterized by their compactness and withstand prolonged precipitation. The bushes are planted with small touching flowers.

Grandiflora brings together the most beautiful varieties of petunias. The flowers reach a diameter of 16 cm. The variety Frillytunia deserves attention. The bright color is complemented by an interesting corrugated petal edge. The Fimbriata variety also has an exquisite fringed edge, while the Superbissima class, in addition to the wavy edge, sets off a wide throat.

Other varieties of large-flowered petunias are also adorable. In the front gardens, hybrids of the undersized Dreams series occupy a worthy place. They have a wide range of colors. Also known among specialists are small Ultra, Titan bushes. Polaris hybrids bloom before everyone else in the spring. Wind and rain resistant plants of the Storm group.

It is not difficult to care for the bush species, since they are mostly formed independently. But you can correct the appearance, achieving greater spreading and splendor of the plant, cut off the top above the internode. You can also pinch the edges of young shoots.From a new point of growth, young sprouts will begin to branch out, on which buds will soon appear.

Cascading petunias

To create floral decor on the loggia, in the gazebo, on the balcony, cascading varieties of petunias are best suited. This species is capable of growing rather large shoots that hang down beautifully and tend up and to the sides. The overgrown bush takes up a lot of space, representing a picturesque thicket.

The most common series of this species are Cherry, Ramblin, Typhoon and Rose. Even in a temperate and temperate continental climate, this series pleases with an abundance of flowers on cascading lashes.

Ampel petunias

Plants of this species form downward shoots. With their help, gardeners can create decorative curtains, cascading waterfalls and other bizarre shapes. They look very colorful in pots of petunias, the ampelous varieties of which are combined with each other, for example, plain and star-shaped. These plants are sometimes used to decorate low-growing trees, floristic forms, gazebos.

Usually ampelous species are planted in boxes, pots or containers. But the option of planting in the ground is possible. In this case, they cover a decent area, covering the bald spots in the flower bed. Alpine slides, decorated with them, or the shore of an artificial reservoir acquire a truly fabulous look.

If it is possible to create warm comfortable conditions for flowers, they will bloom profusely from spring to autumn. Fertilizers have a very good effect on the growth and color of fertilizers, which are applied no more than twice a month.

Among petunias, the best varieties are Surfinia. This subspecies of ampelous flowers received the highest marks from flower growers for flowering in the forefront, a huge number of colors, accelerated vegetation, and resistance to bad weather conditions.

It is worth highlighting the following series:

• Light wave;
• Waterfall;
• Pearl and Lilac surf.

New varieties of petunias

Recently, breeders have been doing a lot of work to breed plants that are resistant to rainy or sultry weather and wind. A lot of effort has gone into producing vibrant exotic colors. Scientists are using genetic engineering expertise to create bright yellow, deep orange, bi-colored plant types.

Black Velvet is a completely new variety of petunia grandiflora, recently bred by British botanists. Large bells are not painted in dark purple or maroon, but in black. It's amazing.

The new variety Table Yellow is one of the most popular ampelous Surfinia petunias. The beauty of the unusual lemon flowers with bright yellow veins attracts attention. The variety is distinguished by its small bud size and goes well with other ampels.

Terry varieties of petunias with photos

New varieties of petunias are also among the terry hybrids. They are replenished with modern copies almost every year. These varieties are found in different species: grandiflora, milliflora, multiflora. They can also be ampelous and cascading. Terry inflorescences are a little more demanding in terms of care and attention than other types. Heavy flowers cannot withstand gusts of wind, so the most protected place is selected for planting.

Among the many options for floristic design, the most common are: decoration of a border, front garden, planting a balcony in a box, decorating an alpine slide, planting in pots. And petunias, new varieties of which are becoming brighter and more luxuriant every year, are present in almost all varieties. Do not be afraid to start breeding it and the results will please you.

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