Undersized
This group of varieties is called bush petunia, which forms lush bushes, no higher than 30 cm. Plants are planted along the paths, in the foreground, flower beds, in small flowerpots.
Shrub petunias are an extensive group of varieties and hybrids, including small-flowered forms (Multiflora), large-flowered (Grandiflora). In petunia multiflora, the diameter of the flowers does not exceed 3-4 cm, but the abundance and long duration of flowering compensates for this disadvantage.
Varieties of low-growing small-flowered petunias:
Lambada is a bush 25 cm high, early (8 weeks after germination) and blooms profusely, colors: pink, red, burgundy.
Hurray Krasnaya Zvezda - the height of the petunia is up to 30 cm, the diameter of the flower is 6-7 cm, the color is contrasting white-red.
Ur Blue is a blue petunia species reaching a height of 30 cm.
Picabella is an unpretentious group of miniature petunias, 20-25 cm high, flowers of a simple shape, 3.5-4 cm in diameter, pink, blue, lemon, purple.
Lambada ed
Picobella f1 rose morn
Cheers Red Star
Other undersized groups of petunias:
Amore Mio is an unpretentious plant, with a bush size of 35 by 50 cm, flowers 5 cm in diameter, colors: red, white, pink.
Mini-petunia Cinderella is a dense bush up to 20 cm in height, flowers are 4-5 cm in diameter, red, purple, pink.
Dwarf petunia Mambo - bush height up to 25 cm, large flowers - up to 7 cm, the color of the petals is pink, purple, violet.
Horizon - plant height does not exceed 30 cm, flowers 6-8 cm in diameter, white, scarlet, pink.
Amore mio
Mambo
Horizon Bright Rose F1
Classification
There are the following types of petunias:
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:
- "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" - "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 "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.
Recommendation! Ampel varieties can delight with abundant flowering from early spring to autumn, but for this they need warm conditions and fertilizers, which are enough to apply twice a month!
From this series, the following varieties of petunias should be distinguished:
- "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.
- "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.
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:
- "Fortunia" - this hybrid blooms very profusely and pleases the eye with bright colors. They grow it on lawns and flower beds.
- 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 m 2. Flowering lasts almost until the onset of frost.
- "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.
