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Class

Dicotyledons

Division

Angiospermae

Family

Solanaceae

Order

Solanales

Genus

Petunia

Species

grandiflora

Description

Petunia grandiflora together with P. multiflora, P. nana compacta and P. pendula represents one of the four main groups of hybrids of Petunia x hybrida. With its high vegetative vigour, it is characterised by abundant and prolonged flowering, making it suitable for valuable landscape plantings in homogeneous monochrome groups or in association with other species or varieties. In recent selections, the compactness of the vegetation allows for low and copious flowering with a strong chromatic impact. It is very hardy and requires little cultivation, making it ideal for flowerbeds, borders and roundabouts, adding colour and elegance to the whole.

Species Video

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Varietal description

It is a naturally compact variety, the best performing in a flowerbed among seed petunias. If grown well it does not need phytoregulators. Large flower, per pack and pot 8-10. In cultivation it is very hardy and lends itself to low temperature cultivation. Excellent for use in flowerbeds in full sun or half-shade.

curiosity and special features

The term 'petunia' was coined in the 19th century by the French botanist A. L. de Jussieu from the Portuguese word 'petun' derived from the word 'pety' found in the Tupí language of the Guaraní, a people living between Bolivia, Brazil and Paraguay, and which indicated the tobacco plant, belonging to the same botanical family as petunia and having leaves similar to the latter.

Origin and Diffusion

The genus Petunia brings together around 35 species native to Argentina and Brazil. The first specimens of petunia, called Petun in the local language Tupi-Guarani, were discovered at the beginning of the 1500s in South America by Spanish settlers who, however, considered them plants of little value, not worthy of being taken to Spain; in the 1800s new explorers arrived in Argentina at the request of Napoleon's brother, Joseph Bonaparte, and collected specimens of the plant which were later sent to Spain where the botanists of the time included it in the Solanaceae, the botanical family of tobacco. In 1831 the Scottish botanist explorer and collector J. Tweedie discovered another species of petunia in South America, later classified as P. violacea and whose first specimens reached the British botanical gardens; the Petunia tweedia, classified as P. grandiflora, was later dedicated to Tweedie.

At the end of the 19th century, the first crosses between different species of petunia began in Europe, England, America and Japan by means of hybridisation techniques that introduced commercial varieties with vegetative vigour and spectacular flowering with different colour shades; today petunia is experiencing a significant commercial development that began in the late 1980s.

Flower size

The flower individually is large compared to that of other petunia varieties.

Leaf

Leaf has an obovate lamina in perfect balance with the shape of the flowers.

Flowering period

It blooms from early spring to mid-autumn for a duration of 170 to 200 days, allowing it to add an accent of colour to your green spaces for a long time.

Leaf color

The foliage emerges with its solid colour, creating a nice contrast to the colour of the flowers.

Plant height

The height of the plant varies from 0.15 to 0.25 m. It is possible to combine it with other ornamental flowering species with different heights in order to achieve landscape views and continuous flowering over the months.

Lifespan

Annual Plant.

Suggested planting locations

Due to its very compact Growth and large, striking flowers, it is ideal for decorating highly decorative green spaces such as flowerbeds, borders, large flowerbeds and roundabouts

Stem/stem

Herbaceous stem, the variety has no thorns.

Flower

The flower has a simple, large form with a bell-shaped corolla and plain petals. It flowers from early spring to mid-autumn, with a flowering period of between 170 and 200 days. It is not particularly attractive to pollinating insects.

Growth

It is characterised by a compact Growth that guarantees high-performance results in the flowerbed.

Plant habit

Its globular habit makes it ideal for use both in small areas, where it can be the main decorative component, and in larger areas where it can be combined with other ornamentals.

branching

The abundant branching gives it a high decorative value.

pH

Like most ornamental plants, it prefers slightly acidic soils with optimal pH values between 5.5 and 6.5.

soil preparation

Before spring transplanting into the flower bed, carry out 20/30 cm deep digging, removing any weeds or bulky stones. Bury slow-release organic or chemical fertiliser and break up coarser clods in order to obtain greater softness and improve fertiliser distribution. To improve the drainage of excess water, thus preventing water stagnation and consequent root rot, continue by creating a raised flowerbed by slightly bouldering the soil, and finally carefully level the surface by preparing the planting holes according to a correct density.

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sun exposure

It prefers exposures in half-shade, full sun; it needs a suitable light intensity as it does not flower in low light.

Ideal climate and temperature

It offers the best vegetative development and flowering results in mild climates while also surviving less favourable conditions. The biological temperature is between 2 and 34 °C. The ideal temperature is between 12 and 18 °C.

Use

Its globular habit, compact development and copious flowering make it a plant sought after by gardeners, green enthusiasts and landscapers for its use in

Outdoor ornamental Landscaping

Hardiness

We can consider it a highly rustic plant, adapting to soil and climate situations that are not always optimal.

Soil/medium

It prefers medium textured soil or soil tending towards sandy, with a slightly acid pH and well drained; in planters or pots use professional spring plant substrate made of peat and perlite.

Maintenance

Easy to cultivate and maintain, it requires a low level of management effort.

cultivation tips

In order to achieve proper vegetative development, the following aspects and cultivation conditions must be considered:

With too little light the plants do not flower At least 10 hours of daylight Expose the plant to maximum light

Composition

Ideal for compact and colourful ornamental bedding compositions, also associated with flowering plants with different heights in order to create perspective views; colour combinations can include shades of the same hue or an alternation by choosing from the different varieties available, composing designs or patterns according to personal fantasy. Colour spots or simple borders can be formed with other species such as Argyranthemum frutescens, Alyssum, Celosia argentea, Lobelia erinus, Salvia farinacea.

planting

The average recommended density in a flower bed is 23 plants per square metre in order to ensure a balanced development of each individual specimen, thus obtaining a proportionate and formally harmonious composition. We suggest placing each seedling on a raised bed with the collar outside the soil surface, taking care not to damage the roots and avoiding sinking the lump completely, which must be well moistened; finally, water immediately after planting, preferably during the morning hours.

Reproduction/Propagation

By seed or, in some varieties, from herbaceous cuttings.

Irrigation

Use rainwater, alternatively aqueduct water with optimal neutral pH, either manually or by irrigation. When transplanting, attend more carefully to the seedling which may be exposed to stress at the new planting site, watering regularly but avoiding excessive watering which may cause water stagnation with subsequent root rot. Subsequently allow the soil or substrate to dry out slightly between watering, but preventing dryness.

It is also advisable not to water the aerial part of the plant from above during the late afternoon or evening to avoid the spread of phytopathologies.

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Fertilization

During pre-transplant soil preparation, carry out background fertilisation by burying slow-release organic or chemical fertiliser. During the spring-summer period, following proper post-transplant settlement, regularly apply a balanced fertiliser suitable for ornamental Species to the soil or medium at the foot of the plant, to be distributed in liquid form, i.e. diluted in the irrigation water. Interventions must be regular according to appropriate frequencies and dosages, as indicated on the information label of the relevant product purchased.

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Pet friendly

Ingestion toxicity not known; consider specific case.

Edibility for humans

The flowers of some varieties are edible, used in the kitchen to accompany cheeses and to prepare sauces and salads. Not all varieties are edible.

Human toxicity

Ingestion toxicity not known, consider variety before possible intake.

advise 1

In a flowerbed it remains low and very floriferous, resistant even to short drought periods. It is easy to grow especially if quality peat substrate is incorporated into the bedding soil to give it a softness to heavier soils. A basic fertilisation to ensure nourishment for 3-4 months is also advisable for best results.