The most popular bedding flower is known as Petunia. they
have a shape that resembles a trumpet
,that is very different from others and
it makes it stand out from the rest. Its foliage is somewhat sticky and hairy.
They are included in group or prolific bloomers, but there are certain types
that need deadheading to keep them healthy. Petunias usually bloom throughout
summers but some varieties cannot tolerate extreme heat. This beauty of nature
can now be found in almost every color.
Petunias belong to group of annual plants that belong to Argentina.
There is huge variety of petunias available for you to cherish. They can be
found as single blooms or double bloom, ruffled petals or smooth petals,solid
colored petunias and many more. There are even striped or veined petunias too.
The two oldest types of petunias are multiflorous and grand floras,
both belong to mounding species. Grandiflora is known for its large flowers but
multiflora is remembered for its sturdy behavior in rainy season. There were
times when petunias could not withstand a single shower of rain but now, after
scientists have worked hard for years they have developed such types that
tolerate rains and stay fresh.
Today the most popular types of spreading petunias are Supertunia, Wave , Cascadia and last but not
the least surfinia .All these types do not need deadheading and are used for
making beautiful flower bedding or ground covers.
One cannot categorize petunias just by looking at them
butit’s not easy to make a mistake in differentiating between other flowers and
petunia in the species being sold nowadays. Before you plant petunia s try to
search for the type that best suits your needs. Some people prefer the flowers
that are bigger in size, while others like those who do not demand much care
like deadheading or pruning.
CARING FOR PETUNIAS
Petunia needs regular watering and enough of sunlight to
grow multiple blooms properly. Before you plant petunia just make send flowers to Philippines sure that
there is enough organic compost added to the soil. All the gardeners should
take special care that petunias are fertilized at regular intervals with
suitable water soluble fertilizers that are specially made for the plants that
carry blooms.
Petunias are included in those beauties of nature that bloom
in beautiful colors and stay in your garden from spring to the fall of first frost.
They are known as the attraction for many birds, especially humming bird and butterflies.
Petunias grow quite well in outdoor containers that can be moved according to
the weather conditions.