Advantages and disadvantages of the ampelous petunia variety Shock Wave
The plant has long earned a large number of positive reviews from gardeners. Most often they relate to a long and spectacular flowering. also among the advantages is a large selection of colors, unpretentious care, tolerates inclement weather and wind well
It is also important to mention the delicate scent that will spread throughout the entire lawn. As for the disadvantages, they are as follows:
Has a large number of ovaries with seeds - this negatively affects the flowering process
if you take proper care of the plant, you will be able to hide this feature of the plant.
It is necessary to highlight several nuances that are associated with the cultivation of this variety.
It is not necessary to plant different types of varieties in one pot, which differ in intensity in growth and flowering period.
the point is that a stronger shoot will affect the development and growth of weaker shoots.
You also need to monitor the amount of mineral elements that will be introduced along with the feeding in order to avoid an overabundance.
In order to reduce the risk of putrefactive disease, it is important to pay special attention to drainage when planting a plant in a container .. If you can properly provide care for the plant, then your garden will be decorated for a long time with these beautiful spherical plants.
If you can properly care for the plant, then your garden will be decorated with these beautiful ball-shaped plants for a long time.
How to properly care for ampelous petunia Shock Wave
The plant is unpretentious about its care. It is best to plant in a well-lit area, but not in direct sunlight. The optimum temperature is +16 +18 degrees. But at the same time, it can tolerate a drop in temperature to +12 degrees well. In harsh winters, it is very difficult to maintain the necessary conditions that will help the plant survive the winter. Therefore, annual plants are best suited for open ground. In order to maintain the required moisture level, the plant needs frequent watering during the summer. But it should be borne in mind that during watering, moisture does not accumulate on the petals in order to prevent the plant from rotting. therefore, you need to think over the drainage system in advance so that moisture stagnation does not cause various fungal infections. It is necessary to loosen the soil so that the air penetrates well into the soil. Also, in order to give the plant a neat and well-groomed appearance, it is necessary to remove old shoots and petals, as well as carry out a shaping haircut.
The variety can be exposed to various diseases and pest attacks. namely:
Gray rot. Light brown spots begin to appear on the leaves. Then it begins to spread throughout the plant. The reason for the appearance of this pest can be a decrease in temperature to +12 degrees, if the soil contains a lot of nitrogen, and there is also an excess of moisture.
Powdery mildew. May appear as a result of sudden changes in humidity and temperature. the disease manifests itself in the form of a white bloom that forms on the shoots. For the fight, sulfur-containing preparations are used, those shoots that have been severely damaged must be removed.
Aphid. eats the juice of the plant. as a pest control, watering can be carried out with a jet of water. If the infection is strong, then you need to apply insecticides.
Landing features
Despite the fact that the plants are unpretentious, it is required to follow exactly the planting recommendations. Then the cultures will be rewarded with abundant flowering.Grown in seedlings.
Seeds should not be covered with soil, they germinate under the influence of direct sunlight.
Soil requirements
It is advisable to use fertile soil. In equal parts, mix humus and sod layer of the earth. Since the plants are mostly compact, planting in a 7 liter container is required.
Lighting and location
Light-loving petunias cannot stand dark places. The site for planting is chosen in the sun. In such a way that the shadow of the buildings does not fall on the flower bed.
