Petunia x 'Giants of California Mix'
Garden Petunia
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Garden Petunia (Petunia x 'Giants of California Mix') - Description
Petunia superbissima. Petunias' fragrance and tireless flower production made them favorites in Victorian flower beds. Old-fashioned varieties look very different from the compact kinds we grow today. The ones we offer are huge, with exotic, heavily frilled petals and elaborate veining. Over 100 years old, this strain has 5" trumpet-shaped blooms with fringed petals and pale yellow throats. Colors are white, pale pink, rose and lavender, beautifully veined with darker shades. Large, rangy plants.
Garden Petunia (Petunia x 'Giants of California Mix') - Blooming
Blooms saucer or trumpet-shaped, diversely colored flowers from late spring to fall. Hues range from pink, red, yellow, blue to white. Lengthen the flowering period by deadheading on regular basis.Deadheading is the process of removing the spent flower (seed pod and all) from the plant. You can do this by simply pinching the stem below the flower or by using some type of pruning tool to remove the spent flower. Deadheading not only induces new flowers to form, but it can keep the plant from looking too scraggly. There are some cultivated varieties of Petunias that are said to not require deadheading after their blooms fade for the plant to keep flowering; however, it is still recommended to deadhead these Petunias to promote the best floral displays.
Garden Petunia (Petunia x 'Giants of California Mix') - Growth
Petunias are perennials, but will not over winter unless you have a warm climate. Best in moderate temperatures (50-85°F (10-30°C)) and full sun with protection from the wind. Prone to rain damage, but are tolerant of wet climates for the most part. Works well in a border or bedding.
Garden Petunia (Petunia x 'Giants of California Mix') - Planting
Press seeds onto soil surface 10-12 weeks before last frost for germination in 1-3 weeks at 65-70°F (18-21°C). Also propagated by cuttings. Plant Petunias 8-18" apart.
Garden Petunia (Petunia x 'Giants of California Mix') - Pest
Aphids, caterpillars, and leaf miners. Other issues include gray mold, cucumber mosaic virus, leaf spots, bacterial soft rot, and impatiens necrotic spot virus. In some areas the tobacco budworm can be a problem and should be controlled.
Garden Petunia (Petunia x 'Giants of California Mix') - Interesting facts
Petunias are native to South America.
Garden Petunia (Petunia x 'Giants of California Mix') - Soil and irrigation
Petunias prefer good garden soil but will tolerate poor soil if the drainage is good. Single-flowered varieties will tolerate alkaline soil. All varieties of Petunias require regular watering in order to prosper.
