Petunia Gioconda f1

Petunia Dzhakonda F1 - characteristics of the plant

Like other hybrids of the petunia variety, Dzhakonda belongs to annual plants, due to the fact that it is impossible to collect seeds from all male inflorescences.

But with proper, regular care, it will delight the eye for a whole year.

Flowers in full disclosure reach a diameter of 6 - 10 cm.

Moreover, their color can be completely different: white, blue, peach, orange, purple, pink, burgundy.

Experienced flower growers even have scarlet and purple bushes.

Growing Dzhakonda is possible both in the open field and in various pots or balcony boxes. Flowers appear quite early, almost immediately after transplanting.

The stems are quite dense and dense, the length of which can reach 1 m.

At the same time, the height of the bush will be rather low, only about 20 cm.

The variety of this petunia is presented in several varieties.

• Multi-flowered creeping, cascading. It will look amazing both outdoors, covering a large space around, and in suspended pots, hanging down.
• Dzhakonda - mini is distinguished by a large number of small flowers that bloom gradually from the center to the periphery. It will look amazing in compact balcony planters.
• Ampelnaya has spreading branches that cover a fairly large surface around. Its cultivation is possible in hanging balcony boxes and flowerpots, as well as outdoors.

Petunia Jaconda

Popular varieties:

• Petunia Gioconda F1 bright scarlet
• Petunia Gioconda F1 salmon
• Petunia Mona Lisa F1 purple
• Petunia Mona Lisa F1 purple
• Petunia Mona Lisa F1 white
• Petunia Mona Lisa F1 neon

Petunia Gioconda F1 bright scarlet

Petunia Mona Lisa F1 purple

Petunia Mona Lisa F1 purple

Petunia Gioconda F1 salmon

Petunia Mona Lisa F1 white

Features of growing and care

Growing the Mona Lisa, like any other variety of petunia, begins first of all with the preparation of a soil mixture.

For this, the land taken from the garden is mixed with fertile soil. It is advisable to add sand and vermicompost to this mixture, which contains the necessary bacteria for plant development. This mixture should be light and breathable.

Sowing seeds for seedlings is recommended from early February to mid-March, depending on the region. Moreover, the seeds are not covered with earth, but only laid out on the surface, covering them with film or glass.

Watering is done with a spray bottle. The most suitable temperature for seed germination is 20 -24 degrees.

Usually, seedlings appear 7 - 8 days after planting.

Seedlings with four true leaves are planted in the ground in a permanent place when the soil is already warmed up enough.

Before this, it is recommended to harden the plant, gradually lowering the air temperature.

What does Petunia Giakonda look like?

Petunia Giakonda photo

But, nevertheless, it is possible to enter them, for example, poor-quality seedlings or contaminated soil can be the cause.

The most common pests are:

• Spider mite. You can find it by the cobwebs on the plant, as well as by whitish spots on the leaves.
• Thrips. Dry strips of a whitish hue begin to appear on the leaves of plants, and the inflorescences begin to dry out even before blooming.
• Aphid. Drops of sweet (honey) dew form on the stems and leaves of the plant, after which the leaves curl into a tube and wither.

Among the diseases, the following are worth noting:

• Powdery mildew.Its presence becomes noticeable on the leaves of petunia, which are covered with a whitish bloom.
• Gray rot. With it, brown spots appear on the lower part of the leaves, resembling a rash. Subsequently, the leaves dry out and become covered with a fluffy bloom of gray.
• Blackleg. Most often, the still fragile seedlings of the plant are susceptible to it. The stem from below begins to darken and rot, and the lower leaves begin to curl into a tube.

The risk of these misfortunes is very small, because Gioconda is not very susceptible to them and has a high degree of endurance.

But you still need to observe the plants during their growth.

Petunia Jaconda

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Feature, description of petunia Mona Lisa F1

Petunia La Gioconda F1 color mixture When favorable conditions are created, the flower can bloom for 12 months. Moreover, this hybrid is very hardy. It can withstand temperatures from minus 8 degrees to plus 40.

Such resistance to low temperatures makes it possible to grow this unique flower in regions with cold climates. When the temperature drops, the plant does not die, it just slows down its growth.

The Mona Lisa is only 20 centimeters high, but the shoots are one meter long. If you put it in a flowerpot, it will compete with ampelous petunias. Having planted a petunia in a flower bed, she will cover the soil with a wide carpet. Gioconda, like other types of petunias, are grown through seedlings.

The plant blooms with small (six to ten centimeters) flowers. This variety has good immunity to diseases and various rot. The flower grows strong and healthy, with lush, heavy-duty lashes.

How to care for seedlings and carry out cuttings?

From the seeds of petunias, seedlings begin to appear on the 6th day, and from the granulated seeds - on the 8th day. Then the germinated seedlings need to provide moderate moisture in the earth and a lot of light. With insufficient sunlight, they stretch too quickly, and if you add high humidity, they can die. In order to avoid the appearance of these problems, crops must be opened a little once a day. Only when the cotyledons are fully open can the film be removed.

If the planting was successful, then the seedlings must be kept in the same container for 30 days. After 4 leaves appear, they are cut out. After about 7 days, the seedlings are fed.

In the event that the plants have not stretched out during this time, and the leaves have a dark green color, you need to urgently feed the soil with fertilizer. Weak plants, which then need to be transferred to hanging pots, are best fed with nitrogen fertilizer.

Select healthy plants for vegetative propagation, which is best done in spring. In the room where you decide to plant the cuttings, you should maintain a temperature of + 15 ° C and arrange for good lighting.

On the cuttings, you should take the tops of the shoots, which are 6 cm long. In varieties with large flowers, the lower leaf is removed. Cut cuttings should be transplanted immediately into a moisture-absorbing and lightweight substrate. To preserve moisture for a long time, cuttings are covered with lutrasil. After about 10 days, the roots will appear. Then, after 12 days, the cuttings are transplanted into the hills, pinching the top.

Good and timely care for potted petunias will end up with very beautiful flowers. The most luxurious flower beds will turn out in the summer. A flower planted correctly in a pot is resistant to cool and damp weather. That is why plants will bloom much longer in the fall. A small-flowered variety, transplanted into a properly selected container, can quite successfully transfer frosts down to -4 ° C. Large-flowered plants are thermophilic. A neat transplant of this type of petunia is performed at the end of May.

Such interesting flowers will grow well on loose ground.To get abundant flowering, they should be fed with nitrogen fertilizers. If the foliage begins to turn yellow, the feeding should be repeated after a week.

Not everyone knows how to make a plant stronger and more resilient. However, everything is very simple. In order not to disturb the balance between flowering and growth, experts recommend fertilizing the flowers with complex fertilizers that have a large amount of potassium. Top dressing should be carried out until the end of August. In summer, it must be combined with abundant watering.

How to deal with disease?

Petunias are quite hardy plants, but the presence of unfavorable conditions can still cause them to develop diseases or damage by pests.

1. Fungal diseases. Appear with dense sowing, excessive watering, improper soil selection (too heavy). Seedlings may die from the development of root rot. In this case, it is recommended:

• remove the diseased plant with a part of the land adjacent to it;
• treat all remaining flowers with fungicides;
• when watering, do not overmoisten the soil and prevent moisture stagnation in it.

Powdery mildew (white bloom on leaves and flowers) is also referred to fungal diseases. The cause is sudden changes in temperature and humidity. Measures to combat it include: removing the affected plant fragments, treating it with sulfur.

For the prevention of fungal diseases, you should:

• choose light soil for sowing (PH
• before sowing, steam the soil;
• sow and plant plants not too densely;
• adhere to the temperature regime;
• avoid excess nitrogen fertilizers, as well as stagnation of water in the soil.

2. Yellowing of the leaves. Causes:

• violation of the temperature regime, as well as the irrigation regime;
• damage by pests (spider mites, aphids, whiteflies);
• development of true chlorosis (iron deficiency).

Pest control methods include:

• spraying and washing the leaves with water or a weak tobacco infusion, pollination with ground sulfur (in the air), treatment with ready-made systemic insecticides (from spider mites);
• treatment with a solution (1: 1) of nicotine sulfate in soapy water (from aphids);
• treatment with permethrin preparations (2%) every three days (from whitefly);
• the introduction of preparations containing iron (from true chlorosis).

Propagation by cuttings

When propagating by cuttings, mother plants must be dug up in the fall, transferred to pots, cut off old shoots and placed in a bright and cool, well-ventilated room for the winter.

The optimum storage temperature is plus 10-12 degrees with moderate watering.

With the onset of spring, young apical cuttings about 10 cm long should be cut from the plant.All leaves must be removed from them, with the exception of the two upper ones. In order to improve the formation of roots, the lower part of the cuttings should be immersed in a solution of phytohormones, then the cuttings are planted in loose soil with sufficient air permeability or in wet sand, they should be watered and covered with glass or film.

After cutting, the cuttings are recommended to be planted as soon as possible. When propagating by cuttings, this rule is common to all plants. The exception is succulents, which must be dried before planting.

The optimum temperature for rooting is plus 20-23 degrees in the presence of good lighting.

In conditions of short daylight hours, additional illumination with the use of fluorescent lamps is recommended, extending the daylight hours up to 10 hours.

Care must be taken to maintain constant soil moisture. The roots of cuttings are formed in about a week. After the leaves appear, the plants are planted in small pots, with the growth of petunias, the volume of the pots should be increased. Further, the plants are cared for as if they were grown from seeds.

Classification

There are the following types of petunias:

• bush;
• ampelous;
• cascading.

At the same time, it is impossible to single out the best view, since the plants will also be divided into double and simple, large-flowered and miniature, one- and two-colored, compact, undersized and others.

Bush

Next, we will consider the most popular spray petunias with photos:

1. "Fantasy" - this variety is characterized by small flowers, which are scattered evenly throughout the bush, belongs to the Milliflora series. The plant reaches a height of 20 cm. The flower can have the following colors: pink, red, blue, lavender, carmine, pale yellow. Petunia "Fantasy"
2. "Triumph" - especially large and very beautiful flowers, the diameter of which can reach 16 cm. The disadvantages of the variety include weak resistance to prolonged rains. Petunia variety "Triumph"
3. "Storm" is a large-flowered hybrid with the widest range of colors. It tolerates adverse weather conditions well. The bush reaches a height of 33-35 cm. Recommended for growing on balconies, patios, pots and flower beds.
4. "Ultra" is a large-flowered series, time-tested. The flowers are open wide. Ideal for growing in the garden, also suitable for decorating large flower beds. Petunia "Ultra" Rose

Ampelny

Perennial petunia of this species forms branches that rush downward. It is easy to create a picturesque flower curtain, a cascading waterfall and other incredibly beautiful figures from ampel varieties. Such petunias are usually planted in pots, which are hung on gazebos or stunted trees. In addition, they can often be seen in containers and boxes, and sometimes these plants are grown in open field conditions. In the latter case, ampelous petunias grow with a luxurious floral carpet, which is able to close all the voids on the site.

From this series, the following varieties of petunias should be distinguished:

1. "Vander Wave" - ​​this plant is characterized by tall, rather flexible and highly branching shoots, the length of which can reach 1 m. "Vander Wave" blooms profusely, the flower size does not exceed 7 cm. It tolerates damp weather and gusty winds. The flowers can be colored purple, blue, pink, dark and light purple, classic purple, dark pink, salmon color, or have a mix of shades.
2. "Ramblin" - the shoots of this plant reach 60 cm in length. The flower size does not exceed 8 cm. Flowers of the "Ramblin" petunia can be presented in such colors: cherry, lavender, peach, lilac, blue, bright and light pink, pink , red, purple, salmon.
3. Tidal Wave is a tall, vigorous plant most often used for landscape design. It is characterized by strong shoots that are resistant to changes in weather conditions and diseases. The branches are capable of reaching 1.2 m in length. Petunia "Tidal Wave" silver

Cascading

Petunia cascading is often used to decorate loggias, gazebos and balconies. Plants from this series are famous for their long shoots, which grow very beautifully in different directions. The most popular are the following cascading petunias:

1. "Fortunia" - this hybrid blooms very profusely and pleases the eye with bright colors. They grow it on lawns and flower beds.
2. Typhoon is a plant with powerful stems, which can reach 1.5 m in length. Under favorable growth conditions, this petunia will grow by 2 m2. Flowering lasts almost until the onset of frost.
3. "Tornado" - the variety is resistant to unfavorable weather conditions. It throws out long shoots and large flowers, the diameter of which is about 5 cm.

Petunia ampelous: description and characteristics of varieties

Petunia ampelous is a plant of amazing beauty, has unusual and memorable peduncles and graceful elongated shoots.

• The length of the shoots can vary significantly from 30 cm to 120 cm. During active growth, they fall down without falling apart on the sides.
• Small leaves are observed in young crops, in older petunias they are larger.The leaf plates are slightly pubescent, pleasant to the touch.
• A characteristic feature of ampel varieties is a large number of flowers. This is due to the fact that they are formed in each of the shoot sinuses. The shape is like bells. The color can be different: from ivory to purple. The petals are bicolor, inside the color is brighter and more saturated.
• This is a light-loving culture, therefore, with a lack of lighting, the green mass will form more actively, and there will be practically no peduncles.
• Possesses good adaptive properties in temperate climates.
• Cold hardiness indicators are average. Tolerates cold snaps and small frosts.

Note! There are several varieties of ampelous petunias, but they all look very different from their relatives. With the help of this flower, you can form living carpets on flower beds, as well as grow in pots.

Compliance with the rules of planting and growing will allow you to observe the first flowering in the shortest possible time

With the help of this flower, you can form living carpets in flower beds, as well as grow in pots. Compliance with the rules of planting and growing will allow you to observe the first flowering in the shortest possible time.

Reproduction of the Gioconda petunia

Petunia is propagated by cuttings and seeds. The second way is more common. Firstly, not everyone has a mother bush for grafting. Secondly, petunia cuttings do not take root so obediently. Thirdly, not everyone wants to grow the same varieties of flowers from year to year.

Cuttings

Cut off a healthy shoot up to 10 cm long, dip in "Kornevin" or its equivalent, plant in light but nutritious soil. A good option is a mixture of sand and peat, but you can also take soil for adult petunias, where sand is added a little more than the norm.

Seeds

You need to buy and have time to sow them from February to March.

Babies are sown in peat tablets or a bowl of soil (in this case, they are not deepened).

Germinate under a greenhouse, in the light, in a warm (from 22 to 25 degrees). You should see the seedlings already 5 days later.

Kids will grow fake leaves - clean the greenhouse. 2 real leaves will grow - you can dive the seedlings into individual containers. In this case, it is advisable to pinch the root so that the root system of the young plant "branches" better. After the procedure, keep the seedlings in partial shade for a day to quickly move away.

Before disembarking on the street, temper the seedlings, taking them out to the balcony or veranda for 10-15 minutes a day.

You can see how an experienced gardener sows petunia seeds (with the results of his work) here:

Floribunda (profuse flowering)

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

Growing these flowers

Planting petunias

Purchased or home seedlings need to be planted either in universal or in self-created soil (a mixture of garden soil, vermicompost and sand).

If you are planting in the yard, check if the soil in the flower bed is too “heavy”. Perhaps it needs to be dug up with peat, sand. Too "fat", dense soil does not allow air to the roots, water when watering, and after watering in the heat it takes a hard crust and cracks.

Planting seedlings in a flower garden: interval

Different distances can be made between bushes of a multi-flowered type.

If you plant a petunia at intervals of 30 centimeters, the bushes will be cramped, so they will stretch up. The height of the flower bed will be the aforementioned 20 cm.

If you leave 60 cm between the bushes, you will be able to create a low, but very wide carpet. If you design a rockery or alpine slide, it will turn out very beautifully.

Flower care

• Lighting. Like other petunias, Gioconda is photophilous. It can be safely grown in the lightest area or balcony. If a flower grows in an apartment, remember: it needs 11 hours of light per day.
• Temperature. As already mentioned, the temperature "ruler" at which this petunia will not die is very wide. But for healthy growth and long flowering, the bush needs 20 to 22 degrees.
• Watering. This moisture-loving flower can be watered twice in the heat - in the morning and in the evening. Do not pour in too much water, and it should not be icy. Use either heated or room temperature water.
• Top dressing. At the seedling stage of petunias, nitrogen is needed. Well, when the flowers come, feed the flower with potassium-phosphorus fertilizers - they will strengthen the root system and support the flowering. The first nutrition can be made already a week after planting the seedlings in the ground. The following dressings are applied 2-3 times a month.

Also, do not forget to remove all wilted flowers. To avoid damaging the stem, do not pinch them off, but cut them off with scissors.

Diseases and pests

From petunia diseases, Gioconda can suffer from fungi. In the risk zone - densely sown seedlings, flowers in too "heavy" soil, or a plant that is overfilled. The most common fungal disease in petunias is root rot. Also Gioconda sometimes suffers from powdery mildew.

Prevention:

• do not save by collecting soil in the garden, and if you have typed it, calcine it in the oven (the heat will kill everything bad that can get into the planting box from open ground) and mix with sand;
• do not sow or plant petunia densely;
• be careful when watering;
• feeding a flower with a nitrogen composition, do not go too far - an excess of nitrogen in the soil also causes fungal diseases.

Treatment:

1. Seeing that root rot has begun in the box, take out the diseased bush, as well as part of the soil with which it was in contact.
2. Spray the remaining petunias in the box with the fungicide solution. They can also shed soil.
3. When watering, add less water than before.

As for insect pests, spider mites, aphids and whiteflies love to parasitize on petunias.

You can drive away uninvited guests with the help of an insecticide solution filled into a spray bottle.

Subtleties of care and rules for growing perennial petunias

Perennial petunia is grown according to fairly simple rules. The main thing here is to competently prepare the plant for the cold season. This will ensure good, abundant flowering in the coming season. It is necessary to transfer flowers to heated rooms before the first night frosts. It is not difficult to create optimal conditions for a plant. He only needs bright lighting and a slightly lower temperature regime. Since after the transfer the culture continues to bloom, do not forget about the need for watering.

These types of vegetative petunias should go into a dormant state. During this period, the soil of the plant is rarely irrigated and rather scarce. But this must be done to support the development of the rhizome. Full flower care is resumed only with an increase in daylight hours. In the spring, you need to gradually increase watering. The substrate for petunias should always be slightly moistened. Such care for a perennial will allow him to quickly grow. When the first young leaves are formed, feeding can be done.

How to care?

The whole process does not require large labor costs, as well as deep knowledge. It is necessary to carry out regular watering, apply fertilizers, and trim flowers.As additional nutrients that contribute to the formation of beautiful peduncles, drugs are used, among which there is "Agricole". You can feed the plants with other fertilizers. The most common are the following:

• "Solution";
• "Kemira";
• "Stimulus";
• "Master".

Care implies timely watering of the plants. In hot summer, flowers are watered more abundantly than at other times of the year. Grandiflora prefers light, constant humidity. The soil should be moistened daily, irrigation has a very beneficial effect on petunia. In the spring, watering plants is recommended in the morning or afternoon. This should not be done in the evening, since the air temperature at night drops significantly, this circumstance can adversely affect the roots of grandiflora.

Pruning of peduncles is carried out during the entire period of their growth. Remove older flowers with garden scissors.