Product description
This mat-forming trailer pushes out huge, intensely coloured, trumpet-shaped flowers that immediately command attention in any suspended floral display. The Petunia Deep Red features characteristic musky-scented leaves and requires a nutrient-rich, acidic compost to maintain its vigour. It is entirely frost-tender and will require clearing out and composting once the harsh winter weather inevitably sets in.
Careful balance is everything when it comes to watering this incredibly hungry and thirsty plant. Keep the compost right in the 'normal' zone by watering it exactly when the surface feels dry, actively avoiding both severe drought and heavy waterlogging. Providing this steady, reliable source of moisture allows the plant to focus all its energy on opening massive red flowers instead of fighting for survival.
Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
Garden Petunia
Petunia Deep Red Basket Plants
Petunia Deep Red Basket Plants
Product description
This mat-forming trailer pushes out huge, intensely coloured, trumpet-shaped flowers that immediately command attention in any suspended floral display. The Petunia Deep Red features characteristic musky-scented leaves and requires a nutrient-rich, acidic compost to maintain its vigour. It is entirely frost-tender and will require clearing out and composting once the harsh winter weather inevitably sets in.
Careful balance is everything when it comes to watering this incredibly hungry and thirsty plant. Keep the compost right in the 'normal' zone by watering it exactly when the surface feels dry, actively avoiding both severe drought and heavy waterlogging. Providing this steady, reliable source of moisture allows the plant to focus all its energy on opening massive red flowers instead of fighting for survival.
Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
Give your plants the best start
Garden Plant Size Guide
Plants in larger pots can be multiple years older than their smaller counterparts with more mature root systems and foliage. This makes them able to thrive as a full size plant in your garden quicker than smaller alternatives.
The most common size of pot that garden plants come in are 9cm/1L/3L/5L this is in reference to the diameter at the top of the pot.
9cm potted plants still remain the most popular cost effective option though, they just may take a little patience to allow them to grow into full maturity once planted in your garden.
Plant specs, care guide & tips
Key features
Specifications
When to plant
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Planting and period of interest times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.
Instructions
Top Tip
The sheer speed of growth requires a massive amount of chemical energy to sustain. Apply a liquid feed every single week to replenish the depleted nutrients in the compost. Consistently feeding your Petunia Deep Red guarantees it will keep pushing out enormous trumpet-shaped flowers without pausing.
How to Water
You must strike a careful balance to keep these vigorous runners perfectly hydrated. Check the surface daily and water the compost the exact moment the top layer feels dry to the touch. This approach ensures the Petunia Deep Red never wilts from thirst or rots from being heavily waterlogged.
How to Plant
Install the young plant near the rim of the container using a slightly acidic multipurpose potting compost. Angle the growing tip slightly downward to encourage the vines to immediately begin their cascade. Giving your Petunia Deep Red an edge position allows it to rapidly form a massive curtain of foliage and flowers.
