Petunia "Marco Polo" (16 photos): wine red and lemon blue, blue, mint lime and other color options

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The heroine of my post today is an excellent Petunia from the Aelita company. Say hello - Marco Polo f1 mint lime.

Petunia of incredible beauty, color is fully consistent with the photo stated by the manufacturer. Abundant flowering, powerful plant, resistant to adverse conditions.

Landing - March 1, on the snow
Friendly seedlings - March 8
Germination rate - 7 seeds out of 10
Picking - March 20, in the phase of two true leaves
Bloom - June 11
Grown in containers (3 liters each). Containers were under a canopy
Outdoors, landing mid-June
I have no pinching

Abundant flowering
Powerful root system
Plants are strong
Good cuttings
Resistant to adverse conditions, recovers quickly.My petunias have successfully survived
overflow
high humidity
lack of feeding
temperature rise above 40 degrees
lack of watering

In all cases, fully recovered within a week

Flowers suffer greatly from rains, if the rains are prolonged, then there may be no flowers in the open field at all
Flowers are slightly smaller than stated by the manufacturer, on average, flower diameter is 7 cm

Sowing seedlings from February to April
Seeds in granules, granules must dissolve
In order for the granules to dissolve and the seeds to germinate, moisture is needed.
Therefore, we plant it under glass or film.
Landing on snow gives a good result
Sowing surface, without embedding
Seedlings appear on the 5-6th day
Pick in the phase of 2 true leaves
Landing in the ground when the threat of frost has passed

Further care consists in watering and weekly feeding.
Fertilizer is applied to wet soil (first water, then fertilize)

Another great petunia - Petunia Alexandra f1

Petunias Marco Polo can be attributed to universal groups that adapt to unfavorable growing conditions: drought, early frosts, prolonged rains.

On the Russian market, the Marco Polo group is represented by five ampel varieties of basic colors:

Marco Polo Blue (purple);
Marco Polo Lilac (purple);
Marco Polo Rose (pink);
Marco Polo Red (bright red);
Marco Polo White (snow white).

Petunia Marco Polo is one of the large-flowered representatives of cascading petunias. The size is due to the absence of female flowers, only male flowers on the shoots that do not set seeds. In comparison with the well-known and popular group of petunias Gioconda, the flowers are larger, and the shoots are more powerful and longer.

If we compare the reviews, Marco Polo petunia is indispensable for creating flower arrangements in hanging pots and garden vases. When planted in a flower bed, a flowering carpet of more than one square meter is obtained from one plant. In order for the cultivation of Marco Polo petunias to give full satisfaction from the always blooming bright balls, you need to heed the advice of experienced florists and follow some rules.

Landing

Petunias do not always germinate well. This point should be taken into account when purchasing seeds. They can be sown in one common container with a ready-made substrate or in small cups. You can use peat tablets. It is not necessary to deepen the seeds, it is enough just to distribute them over the surface of the substrate. It is easiest to buy a ready-made substrate, since it will contain everything you need for fast and high-quality germination of seeds.

The seeds in the substrate should be moistened regularly. In order not to overfill them, it is recommended to use a spray bottle. For more efficient germination, the cups or the total container should be covered with foil. However, do not forget to air containers with future petunias.

It is recommended to plant seeds in late April - early March. Most of the seeds emerge after one or 2 weeks. Diving of seedlings can be carried out when several leaves appear. But planting in open ground or individual pots should start in early or mid-June. But it is possible earlier, depending on the growth of seedlings and weather conditions.

Varieties

Petunia La Gioconda F1 is a diverse culture. In addition to the variety of colors, there are several forms of hybrid.

Multi-flowered cascading cascading

Reviews of the Gioconda multi-flowered creeping cascading petunia are very positive. The flowers are purple, scarlet, salmon and neon. This variety is grown in hanging baskets, flowerpots and in open areas. The stems of the plant are powerful, densely branched, quickly adapt to sharp fluctuations in air temperature. This species is resistant to decay, which is why it is often grown outdoors to create flower carpets.

Mini

Gioconda Mini variety is represented by a plant with small flowers that bloom from the center to the edge. The plant is resistant to rain and wind. The leaves are permanently green, the edges never turn yellow.

Miniflora

The plant blooms profusely due to intense branching. The flowering period is 12 months. Petunia grows up to 1 m in diameter. The height of the bush is 25-30 cm. The flowers are blue, the size of each is 5 cm.

Multiflora

Petunia multiflora Gioconda retains all the characteristics of the hybrid and is distinguished by a variety of shades: blue, white, blue-white, white-violet, purple, red, white-yellow, fuchsia.

Sea symphony

Petunia Marine Symphony F1 is a hybrid series characterized by dense flowing stems with numerous flowers. The culture enters the flowering period in early June. New flowers appear until the first frost. The length of the stems is 80-100 cm.

The hybrid is used to decorate multi-storey systems. Large white and blue flowers create an excellent composition. When the seedlings are located at a distance of 30 cm, the stems creep upwards by 20 cm and create graceful hills. The 60 cm gap between the seedlings allows you to create a long uniform mat for decorating an alpine slide or rockery.

Petunia supercascading Mona Lisa white

Petunia Gioconda white super-cascade, type Fortunia from "Gavrish" - a unique hybrid with a powerful cascade of greenery and flowers. The plant is characterized by high vigor and quickly fills an area with a diameter of 1 m. The flowering is so lush that no greenery is visible. The number of flowers is unchanged until the onset of frost.

When planting seedlings with an interval of 30 cm, the stems stretch upward and create a "pillow" of white flowers 20 cm high... Strong stems maintain the shape of the bush throughout the season. When planted at a distance of 60 cm, the stems grow in the form of a carpet with a diameter of 1 m. The hybrid is recommended for growing in hanging pots and balcony boxes, as numerous hanging stems form a flowering waterfall.

Saturn Blue

Variety Saturn blue F1 (Saturn Blue) - a plant with many blue flowers. It is used to decorate flower beds in the garden, terraces, balconies, loggias. Low bushes - only 20 cm - cover the ground with a colorful carpet up to 1 m in diameter.

Star Mix

A kind of hybrid with flowers of amazing beauty: white thin veins are visible against a purple background. The plant is characterized by intense branching and great vigor. Flowers form continuously throughout the growing season. Starmix is suitable for growing outdoors in the form of a flower carpet with a diameter of 1 m, hanging planters and balcony boxes.

For pots

To decorate balconies and terraces, pots and hanging baskets are used where flowers are planted. Petunias with long shoots covered with flowers look beautiful. Shoots descend in waves. Varieties with such a bush shape are called cascading and ampelous.

Cascade form

The plant forms a sprawling bush on which the shoots grow up and to the sides. Having grown to a certain length, they fall down under their weight, forming a cascade. A group of cascading varieties requires spacious containers (at least 5 liters per plant) and good lighting for the bush from all sides.

The best varieties:

La Gioconda

The petunia variety is abundantly flowering and vigorous. One meter long shoots, at the time of active flowering, are completely covered with flowers. The buds can be colored pink, orange, violet, purple. White stripes may be present on the petals (hybrid blue-white Farao).

Opera Supreme

A powerful bush reaches 120 cm in diameter, with a height of shoots of 25-30 cm. When planted in a pots, the bush grows in the form of a lush cloud. The effect is enhanced by planting a Lavender hybrid, a delicate lavender shade. The Pink Morne hybrid has bright pink flowers.

Ninya

A cascading group of plants with small and numerous flowers. The size of a dense dense bush is 20 by 60 cm.The flowers do not exceed 3 cm in diameter. Varieties of color of the buds:

Blue sky (blue);
Red (scarlet);
Parple (lilac-purple);
Lavender (lavender);
White (white).

Petunia Mummy and Ninya from Biotechnics

Marco Polo

A plant with large flowers of a simple shape, abundantly covering meter-long shoots. Colors: deep blue, lemon, wine, red with white stripes, pink.

Wave series hybrids

The most unpretentious "super cascades", blooming even in short daylight hours, do not require special care. The length of the shoots is 90 cm, they are covered with flowers, up to 7 cm in diameter. Colors: red, coral, lilac-white, plum, silver, blue.

Waterfall

Group of terry petunia hybrids. Shoots reach 50 cm in length. The flowers are densely double, up to 13 cm in diameter. Colors: pink, white, lilac, lilac.

Blue Falls @ 7dach

Imperial

A plant with meter-long shoots and large simple flowers, 6-7 cm in diameter. Petunia is unpretentious and cold-resistant. Colors: pale pink, blue, red.

@ Lola66, Frau Flora

Ampel petunias

Unlike the cascading varieties, the ampelous variety petunia forms shoots that immediately go down. The length of flexible shoots can reach one and a half meters. Such flowers are used for landscaping vertical surfaces.

The best varieties:

Opera - the length of the shoots is 90 cm, the diameter of the flower is 5 cm, shades: white, blue, pink, coral.

Explorer - one meter long flexible shoots are dotted with flowers up to 7 cm in diameter, pink, white or red, the variety is salt-resistant.

Shock Wave - shoots reach a length of 85 cm, flowers 5 cm in diameter, colors: burgundy, blue, pink, purple.

The Snow Queen (hybrid) - stems 80 cm long, snow-white flowers, up to 10 cm in diameter.

Diamond - shoots grow up to 100 cm, flowers are pink, white, red, purple, up to 5 cm in diameter.

Among flower growers, the ampelous variety is considered less demanding on growing conditions than cascading petunia. Nevertheless, for plants it is necessary to choose fertile soil, place in a bright place, water and feed regularly.

On the portal you will find a detailed analysis of the varieties of ampel petunias with photos and descriptions.
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Diseases and pests

Petunia "Gioconda F1" can suffer from fungus, if dense seedlings, flowers in very saturated soil, or the plant is watered abundantly with water. The most common fungal disease in petunias is root rot. In addition, she in some cases suffers from powdery mildew. It is worth adhering to the following recommendations:

do not profit by choosing the soil in the country, but after typing, be sure to process it in the oven, the high temperature will destroy everything that is bad, without exception, and then mix it with sand;
do not sow or plant too densely;
water carefully;
when applying fertilizers with nitrogen, be careful, because its excess in the soil gives rise to fungal diseases.

Therapy of the disease is as follows:

if root rot has appeared in the container, remove the diseased bush and, in addition, that part of the soil where there could be contact;
treat the rest of the plants in the container with "Fungicide"; it is advisable to water the earth with this substance;
for subsequent irrigations, use less water than before.

A little about diseases and insects

Petunias are rarely attacked by insects, and they are not particularly susceptible to diseases. According to many experts, the risk of getting sick in petunias increases when they grow in pots or pots, and not in the open field. With a very strong overflow, plants can get sick with chlorosis and powdery mildew. The second ailment is characterized by an abundant white bloom, arises from parasitizing fungi on the flowers, which multiply especially quickly at high humidity.

In the intensely scorching sun, the leaves may turn yellow and the flowers may dry out. As for the attack of insects, as a rule, they fly over from neighboring infected plants. These include whiteflies, spider mites, and scale insects. The easiest way to get rid of them is using a ready-made insecticide.

How to care for the Marco Polo petunia, see below.

Growing and proper care

All petunias love sunlight, and they must choose their place in the sun to provide the plant with 11 hours of daylight.

With the right growing area and proper care, Petunie can bloom throughout the year. This is a big plus for gardeners who create flower arrangements in their gardens.

Gioconda F1 has many types of kidney coloration. They happen:

Violet; multi-colored; scarlet and light scarlet; pink; Violet; Orange; snow-white; Burgundy; Peach; blue.

Petunia seeds are sown in winter, late February or early March in special seed boxes in moist soil.

The presence of light is very important. Therefore, you need to install a special lamp to illuminate the pictures so that they are durable and timely.

Petunia seeds are not buried in the ground, but are sown on the surface (due to their small size) and slightly covered with soil.

Editorial tip: Use tweezers to avoid seed loss.

Avoid alkaline and highly acidic soils. Nothing germinates in such a mixture. Choose loose, nutrient-rich, moisture-regulating soils. You can prepare your own soil for growing petunia seedlings.

Mix humus, leaves, and lawn soil with some of the sand and peat. Mix and drink everything to keep the mixture smooth and free from hard lumps. A foil greenhouse or simply closed with a transparent lid should be placed over the plant container. The temperature for the growth of petunias should be 20-22 degrees.

Please note that the floor must not dry out or be too damp. Open the greenhouse every few days and let the earth breathe a little.

The first pictures will appear in 5-7 days. From now on, give the plants more air. Open the greenhouse for ten minutes a day and increase the time every week

Open the greenhouse every few days and let the earth breathe a little. The first pictures will appear in 5-7 days. From now on, give the plants more air. Open the greenhouse for ten minutes a day and increase the time every week.

When the plants grow and have strong leaves, you should dive. After immersion and planting in various containers, prepare the plant for permanent planting.

To do this, Petunia gradually gets used to the drop in temperature and opens the window for a few minutes. Thus, the seedlings will harden, and planting in the open air will not be a "climate shock" for them.

Petunia Gioconda F1 loves sunny places and frequent, moderate watering. Although the plant needs a lot of liquid, stagnant water should be avoided. The soil on the stem should be loose and fertilized. For fertilizers, humus and special ready-made mixtures are suitable.

The multicolor glass cascade of La Gioconda petunias is easy to grow. If you do everything right and take good care of it, you will have a flowering plant that will delight you and your guests with its continuous, abundant flowering. Good luck with growing petunias!

Watch an overview video on the growth and care of petunias:

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Petunias have long attracted flower growers with their flowers and variety of flowers. Various varieties and hybrids of flowers allow you to create unique compositions. And the ease of growing can be a plus for a beginner.

Petunias can bloom throughout the season with proper care. In the garden, they are harmoniously combined with other colors and can become a decorative highlight in the landscape design of the villa in front of the house.

The Sofistika series is a large-flowered petunia that has a unique color and a spherical bush shape. In the article we will consider a description of the characteristics of flowers of this variety, we will talk about agricultural cultivation and care techniques.

Care rules

Blue petunias: outdoor photo

Petunia is an unpretentious crop. But it should be noted that plants are very fond of sunlight. Therefore, after the first shoots appear, you should constantly expose containers with seedlings on lighted windowsills.

A landing site also needs to be chosen sufficiently lit. If you do not follow this rule, then beautiful flowers will definitely not grow. Their stem may become too long and fall off. If you grow petunia on a loggia or on a balcony, then you should choose the sunniest side, and an open sunny place in the garden.

Petunias tolerate drought very well. However, if you neglect watering, then the flowers will also not be beautiful. In general, moderate soil moisture should be maintained at all times. When the soil is dry, the next watering should be carried out. Also, do not overmoisten the ground and it is advisable to make sure that water does not get on the stems and leaves of the petunia. It is better to water this crop in the evening.

If we talk about fertilizers, then ready-made mineral fertilizer complexes are suitable here. They should be fed to plants, based on the rules specified in the instructions.

With large flowers

The diameter of a flower in large-flowered hybrids can reach 14-16 cm. Often hybrids have a flower not only large, but also double or with a fringe along the edge of the petal. Only a few of these huge buds open on the bush, in contrast to the small-flowered forms of petunias strewn with flowers.

Examples of hybrids and varieties:

Nana is a branched bush, 40 cm high, flower size up to 10 cm, colors: pink, lemon.

Falcon - a hybrid characterized by early flowering and large flowers (diameter up to 12 cm), colors: red, pink, blue.

Spherica - plant size 20 by 30 cm, lush bush, flower diameter 11 cm, colors: pink, pink with a white center, crimson with a white center, white, blue, lilac.

Aphrodite is a flower, 11 cm in diameter has a fringed edge of the petal, the color of the flower is salmon.

Triumph giant - petunia, up to 40 cm high, flowers with a wavy edge of petals, up to 15 cm in diameter, colors: pink, scarlet, pale lilac.

Espresso Frappe - low petunia, up to 25 cm, flowers with fringed petals, 10 cm in diameter, pink, lilac.

Prague is a lush plant, up to 40 cm in height, flowers 8-11 cm in diameter, scarlet, white, pale lilac, white-red, lilac.

Eagle - plant height 20-25 cm, flowers 11 cm in diameter, white, red.

Prism (grandiflora) - the height of the petunia is up to 30 cm, the flower size is 9-10 cm, the color of the petals has a delicate reddish pattern on a pink or light lilac background.

Rococo Retro is a hybrid mixture of petunias of different colors, 35 cm high and 15 cm flowers in diameter, double or fringed buds, covered with a delicate pattern.

Limbo is a Dutch hybrid, up to 20 cm high, flowers of a simple shape, 12 cm in diameter, colors: violet, blue, red, dark pink, purple, white.

Aladdin - a bush grows up to 35 cm, the size of a flower with wavy edges of petals is up to 13 cm, pure shades of scarlet, white, pink, orange, blue.

Kang Kang is a branchy bush 50 cm in height, strewn with large cherry or burgundy flowers with white strokes on the petals.

Ultra Blue Star is an American hybrid of undersized petunia, with large flowers in over 15 colors.

Forest Nymph is a compact hybrid of petunias with double pink flowers, 12-13 cm in diameter.

Raspberry whim - the height of the bush is 30 cm, the diameter of the flower is 9 cm, the color is two-color - white-crimson, the petals have a wavy edge.

The variety of varieties and hybrids allows you to choose a petunia to decorate any corner of the garden or balcony. There are varieties that a beginner can do. Experienced gardeners will enjoy sophisticated hybrids that are demanding growing conditions.