Product description
With its highly unique, dark-throated flowers, the Petunia Ray Shadow uses its vigorous mat-forming vines to cascade heavily down the sides of any suspended container. It is a tender, fast-growing hybrid that requires full, direct sun to stop its sticky stems from becoming leggy and weak. It is a spectacular performer in the summer heat but will completely collapse the moment the winter frost hits the garden.
Keep your watering can handy, as this sprawling plant requires a 'normal' and highly consistent moisture environment to thrive. Rehydrate the basket deeply as soon as the compost surface feels dry, keeping the underlying soil profile perfectly moist and spongy at all times. Failing to keep up with its hydration demands will quickly result in yellowing leaves and a complete halt in flower production.
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 Ray Shadow Basket Plants
Petunia Ray Shadow Basket Plants
Product description
With its highly unique, dark-throated flowers, the Petunia Ray Shadow uses its vigorous mat-forming vines to cascade heavily down the sides of any suspended container. It is a tender, fast-growing hybrid that requires full, direct sun to stop its sticky stems from becoming leggy and weak. It is a spectacular performer in the summer heat but will completely collapse the moment the winter frost hits the garden.
Keep your watering can handy, as this sprawling plant requires a 'normal' and highly consistent moisture environment to thrive. Rehydrate the basket deeply as soon as the compost surface feels dry, keeping the underlying soil profile perfectly moist and spongy at all times. Failing to keep up with its hydration demands will quickly result in yellowing leaves and a complete halt in flower production.
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 Ray Shadow 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 Ray Shadow 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 Ray Shadow an edge position allows it to rapidly form a massive curtain of foliage and flowers.
