Variety of perennial petunias
Perennial petunias are divided into main types: bush, ampel (garden), terry, small and large-flowered. All perennials have common features: single flowers with short peduncles, flowering begins in July and continues until frost, is not capricious in care, propagates by seeds and cuttings (terry type).
Bush large-flowered
One of the species of perennial with large flowers, with a diameter of 4 to 15 cm. Bicolor with a smooth flowing from one color to another and edging along the edges of the petals. According to the name, it is shaped like a bush that usually disintegrates from strong winds or rain. Over time, varieties resistant to the disintegration of the bush during bad weather appeared. This is a series of Storm hybrids. The following varieties of bush representatives are widespread:
- Ultra,
- Fantasy,
- Hit parade,
- Titanium,
- Dream.
Multi-flowered perennial
The group of multi-flowered petunias retained all the unpretentiousness and early flowering of wild species. And numerous selections gave the multiflower a riot of colors. These undersized bushes can be formed into dense balls, which creates a unique garden design. Varieties:
- Fantasy;
- Merlin;
- Duo;
- Prime;
- Bonanza.
Garden ampelnaya
Traits of ampelous garden: long and flexible stems of perennial petunia, growing downward; resistance to strong wind and rain. The main garden representatives:
- Surfinia - flowers about 9 cm in diameter, there are no yellow and orange in the color range);
- Conchita - miniatures of flowers about 5 cm, familiar to the scale of petunias;
- Tumbelins are terry Japanese breeding.
Red is lovely
These are real princesses of the garden, regardless of their series or variety. Terry varieties are very similar to scarlet roses:
- Red Star;
- Duo;
- Valentine;
- Purple and red petunias from the Pirouette series, and many more varieties from red to purple hues.
Pikoti
Compact bushes of the hybrid series:
- Gofri - flowers with pink, crimson, red, violet-blue color, with a wide white edge at the petals;
- Velvet picot;
- Merlin;
- Pikoti red F1;
- Burgundy;
- Blue F1.
Yellow
Bright yellow corollas:
- Avalanche F1 yellow;
- Yellow star F1;
- Mirage yellow;
- Berenice F1;
- Sun F1;
- Ray Sunshine;
- The avalanche gold star F1 creates the impression of a "second sun", with a sufficiently high placement of the hanging composition.
Floribunda
Plants of medium form, between multi-flowered and large-flowered. Erect bushy forms from undersized to almost half a meter in height, with flowers ranging in size from the width of a child's palm to exceeding the width of an adult's palm. Of the varieties, the F1 series are good:
- The Milky Way;
- Angora;
- Sony.
Calibrachoa
Plants from the genus Calibrachoa are very similar to petunia, but not it anymore. Coliobracho with an increased number of chromosomes, unlike petunias. Small colored bells of this genus are like the "cousin" of petunias. In any case, their beauty will not be overlooked. Known:
- Kablum Blue;
- Sunset;
- Yellow Kablum;
- Superbels;
- Cabaret;
- Terry;
- Noah Mega Pink;
- Noah is white.
Petunia Typhoon - the main characteristics of the plant
Modern petunias Typhoon are a family of annual or perennial plants with slender stems and bright, memorable flowers. The presented culture has a specific bush shape, while its branches can reach 15-20 cm in height, and the leaves - 6-13 cm in diameter.
What species is the Typhoon petunia?
Reputable experts identify only two key types of petunias, such as:
- multiflorous petunia (Multiflora);
- large-flowered petunia (Grandiflora).
Multi-flowered plants, to which the Typhoon petunia belongs, have a developed root system, many stems and small leaves. Their numerous flowers usually reach no more than 5-6 cm in diameter and are characterized by various attractive colors, ranging from pure white to rich scarlet or brown shades. Multi-flowered petunia is rightfully considered an amazing plant that can decorate an alley, a summer flower bed or a greenhouse.
Main characteristics of the Typhoon petunia
One of the main varieties of multi-flowered petunia is the Typhoon, which has long stems and many flowers of all kinds of shades. They are valued primarily for their abundant long flowering and pleasant smell that spreads up to several meters from the plant. The culture in question prefers sunny areas along with light loamy or sandy soils that do not interfere with the development of its root system.
Watering the crop should be done only at the beginning of growth, but when the plant reaches standard sizes, they should be stopped, since this variety of petunia tolerates heat and lack of moisture better than its excess.
Petunia Typhoon Silver and Tornado
Another wonderful plant that can often be seen in summer cottages is the Typhoon Tornado petunia. It also forms a shrub with stems up to 1.5 m long, and its small flowers can be of various colors (pale pink, white, red, purple, etc.). This culture is planted in early June at a distance of at least 30-40 cm from neighboring plants.
Thus, the unique Typhoon petunias will be an excellent decoration, both for a country house and for a city balcony, allowing you to admire the beautiful flowers for a long time.
Varieties of varieties of petunia
The Shock Wave variety has a number of varieties.
Petunia Shock Wave Deep Perp (also often called a petunia ampelous Shock Wave Deep Parple f1). Differs in early flowering and rapid growth. the variety is referred to as universal. Growing up, it is able to act as a flowering ground cover for garden plots, or it is used in the so-called green architecture. The variety has medium length, long and strong shoots. the flowers have a burgundy hue, up to 6 cm in diameter.
Petunia Shock Wave Pink Wave. Begins to bloom early. The flowers are small, which distinguishes this plant from other varieties. Usorta dense branching, flowers are abundantly strewn and have a pearl pink hue. the plant is characterized by unpretentious care, as well as abundant flowering. There is no need to carry out shaping pruning. The plant is self-growing and can attract a beautiful spherical shape.
Petunia Shock Wave: photo
Petunia Shock Wave Denim. The petals are lavender in color. The size of the peduncles is up to 5 cm, the bush can be up to 20-25 cm high. The hanging sprouts can reach a length of 85-90 cm, which are capable of forming a flowering cap, suitable for growing in a hanging basket and pot. Coral
Petunia Shock Wave Coral Crash. It features a large number of small flowers that have a bright coral color. The plant is suitable for growing in floor or wall pots, and can also be planted in open ground.
Petunia ampelous Shock Wave f1 Rose. The plant has a rich pink hue. Well suited for creating a variety of flower arrangements, in order to create vertical landscaping on your site, in order to decorate a summer cottage, as well as various compositions in landscape design. The bush can grow up to 20 cm in height, the branches are up to 1 m long, densely covered with bright peduncles.
Coconut. Petunia has a striking appearance.It has amazing white flowers with a pale yellow core, it is distinguished by abundant flowering. The plant has a standard size, the diameter of the flowers is up to 5 cm. It can be used as an ampelous plant, as well as a ground cover when creating various flowering flower beds.
Royal Mix. Has a variety of colors due to the fact that different types of seeds are mixed. When the variety is germinating, it is possible to achieve a mixture of shoot flowers that grow quite densely. Due to this, the bush acquires extraordinary beauty. In order for the plant to have an ideal shape, it is necessary to slightly pinch the shoots.
Yellow. Unlike other varieties, this variety can reach a height of 25-27 cm, and also has a more spherical shape. The inflorescences are bright yellow, the core is dark yellow, up to 6 cm in diameter.
Cascading petunia
Petunias are becoming more and more popular every year. Previously, bushes with pretty bright phonographs were grown mainly in parks and near public institutions. Recently, more and more flowering plant adorns the facades of houses and cafe verandas, growing in hanging containers and multi-tiered flower beds. The thing is that the choice of varieties of flowers that can be purchased has significantly expanded: along with bush forms, cascade and ampelous petunias have appeared on sale.
A lot of discussion raises the question, what is the difference between ampelous and cascading petunias? Cascading petunia is an average between bush flowers and ampels. In fact, cascading varieties are a group of ampelous ones. They have flexible stems, but thicker and not as long as in purely ampelous forms, and cascading petunias grow at first, stretching upward, and then begin to hang under their own weight. Usually, varieties of cascading petunias have larger flowers than ampelny ones.
How to grow a cascading petunia?
When breeding cascading petunias, the method of growing from seeds is usually used. To get a lush, viable plant, you need to purchase quality seed and good neutral soil. You can buy ready-made soil for petunias in a specialized store or prepare a soil mixture yourself from peat, turf, humus and clean sand, taken in equal shares.
Sowing of seeds takes place in February-March. At the bottom of the container intended for growing a flower crop, a small expanded clay layer is made, and a soil substrate is laid out on top. Petunia seeds are scattered on top of the soil, and on top are covered with a very thin layer of soil (1-3 mm). The plantings are covered with film or glass and kept in a warm room at a temperature of + 20 ... + 25 degrees. During the first two weeks, daily watering from a spray bottle is carried out, a little potassium permanganate can be added to the water to stimulate growth. In the future, the number of waterings is reduced. Seedlings are fed 2 - 3 times. The best fertilizer is Epin or Zircon.
When the first leaves appear, the cascading petunia is planted in small peat pots, which in May, together with the strengthened sprouts, are placed in open ground. When grown in a hanging planter or flowerpot, several plants are planted in one pot to obtain a thick and colorful flower arrangement. In order for the petunia to bush well, the plant should be pinched at a height of 5 to 6 leaves. Experienced flower growers recommend adding mineral fertilizers at each watering, then the cascading petunia grows especially lush.
Varieties of cascading petunia
For cultivation in a temperate climatic zone, the following varieties of cascade petunias are suitable: Silver, Typhoon, Tornado, Cherry, Ramblin, Fortunia, Easy Wave and Rose.
The variety is distinguished by its uniformity in flowering time, unpretentiousness and a large number of flowers. Can be used for growing in containers and in the garden. The height of the plant is 25 - 35 cm, and the length of the lashes is up to 1 meter.
Very beautiful hybrid of cascading petunia with abundant flowering and bright flowers. It is often used as a groundcover in flowerbeds and lawns.
This petunia has powerful stems reaching 1.5 meters in length. One plant can grow to an area of 2m2. The variety is resistant to weather changes and blooms almost to frost.
The variety is similar to the Typhoon cascade series. It is also resistant to bad weather conditions and long shoots. For flower growers, the plant is attractively large flowers, 5 cm in diameter.
Features of outdoor care
When planting in the ground, you need to choose areas well-lit by the sun with sufficiently fertile soils. When planting in flowerpots, the soil is made up of equal parts of peat, sod land and clean river.
You can also add perlite or vermiculite to give it additional looseness.
At the bottom of each flowerpot, a drainage layer with a thickness of at least 10 cm is required.
The use of petunias in landscape design
According to reviews, to improve growth and flowering rates, a long-soluble mineral fertilizer can be added to the soil. The dosage should be observed according to the annotation attached to it.
When grown in regions with hot and dry summers, hydrogel is also added to the flowerpots.
It effectively retains moisture in the soil and can significantly reduce the frequency of watering.
To extend the flowering period, seed pods should be periodically removed from the plant.
In the second half, even with good care, the long shoots of the Tornado begin to bare, and the bush itself becomes loose and sloppy. Flowers at this moment are formed only at the tips of the shoots.
In this case, a cardinal haircut will help to return the plant to its former decorative effect.
To do this, all long bare shoots with the help of scissors or pruning shears are cut to a height of 15-20 cm. At the same time, you should not spare the bush, it will grow its green mass in 2 weeks.
To avoid a drastic haircut, the plant can be pruned little by little, but constantly. Also, for an abundance of flowering, with each watering of petunias, it is necessary to give a complex mineral fertilizer for flowering crops.
While watching the video, you will learn about growing petunias.
Anyone can grow a petunia from the Tornado series on their site. This showy, vigorous plant requires minimal maintenance and can be grown almost anywhere.
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Varieties of petunias of the Eagle series
Today, petunias have a huge number of varieties that differ from each other not only in color, but also in shape, size and even aroma. Particular attention was paid to the petunia variety - the Eagle petunia hybrid. A hybrid appeared thanks to breeders from California, America. It is a flower with a regular ball shape, and the flowers themselves grow large. Here are the finest subspecies of this hybrid:
- Petunia series Eagle white (Eagle white). The bush grows with beautiful large white flowers, the diameter of one reaches 12 centimeters. The plant treats areas with partial shade well.
- Petunia Eagle Plum Wayne. The plant is quite compact in size, with a very long flowering period. Flowers during flowering acquire a different color range, from a delicate purple hue to a rich purple. The flower can be up to 10 centimeters in diameter.
- Petunia Eagle series ed. The bush is quite compact, growing only up to 15 centimeters in height. His flowers reach a diameter of 10-12 centimeters, have a red color. The plant has early flowering. It is able not to lose its beautiful shape, does not stretch and does not branch.
- Eagle mix. The bush is formed low. Has a long flowering, begins to bloom in April and touches with its beauty until the first frost. Petunia flowers grow to a diameter of about 11 centimeters.The plant cannot tolerate waterlogging of the soil at all.
photo of petunia Eagle
- Eagle Blue. A feature of the species is the preservation of the shape of the bush, as well as large blue flowers. Flowers grow in the form of a ball, up to 11 centimeters in diameter. The plant begins to bloom from mid-May.
- Petunia Eagle pink. The bush of this plant is endowed with the correct shape and growth up to 20 centimeters. The diameter of its flowers reaches 10 centimeters, they are pink with dark veins. Petunia begins to bloom in spring and until late autumn. This subspecies is actively used to decorate balconies and flower beds, and is also planted along sidewalks.
- Petunia Eagle Rose. It is an annual plant and grows up to a height of 20 centimeters. The flowers are bright pink in color and up to 12 centimeters in diameter. Petunia begins to bloom in early May and continues to delight the eye until autumn. This plant is ideal for decorating flower beds, flower beds and gardens.
- Eagle is blue. Refers to annual plants. The flowers are endowed with a very rich, blue tint. They are one-color and two-color.
- Petunia Eagle Salmon. It grows quite small in size. Feels great both in the sun and in partial shade. It has very large bright pink flowers.
photo of petunia Eagle
- Eagle pastel pink. It is distinguished by its unpretentiousness to care and is able to maintain its decorative effect and beauty throughout the entire growing period. Endowed with large flowers that grow up to 12 centimeters in diameter and have a pale pink tint.
- Petunia Grandiflora Eagle red F1. The flower bush is rather compact and branched. The flowers have a rich scarlet hue and grow to a diameter of about 11 centimeters. The plant is capable of blooming until the frost itself.
- Petunia Eagle Blend F1. Bright and colorful representatives of early and aromatic plants. I have large flowers of various colors. Ideal for growing in pots and flower beds. They begin to bloom in April and before frost.
- Petunia Eagle F1 is bright pink. The name speaks for itself, has flowers of this shade, large and bright. Pleases with its magnificent and lush flowering until late autumn. The petunia bush is endowed with an ideal shape and looks great in pots and flowerpots.
