Description
The petunia comes from Brazil and Argentina. It is grown on a massive scale in many countries, which has produced many varieties that are increasingly resistant to unfavourable weather and new diseases. The flowers come in many colours, including bicoloured varieties. They are single and funnel-shaped. The leaves are green, oblong and egg-shaped. Plants grow up to 35 cm tall. The petunia is one of the favourite flowers grown in Poland.
Requirements
Petunias should be grown in a reasonably sunny position in fertile soil.
Propagation
It is propagated from seed sown in February in a greenhouse. As the plants are sensitive to spring frosts, they can be planted out in their final position only after 15 May.
Care
Caring for petunias means fairly generous feeding and moderate watering, as they flower profusely and need plenty of nutrients. Remove spent flowers.