Petunia grandiflora
Posted: July 8th, 2013, 10:15 am
| Botanical Name | Petunia grandiflora |
| Family | Solanaceae |
| Genus | Petunia |
| Specie | grandiflora |
| Local Name in Urdu | پٹونیا |
| Common Name | Petunia |
| Life Cycle | Annuals |
| Cultivar Name | |
| Fragrant or Not | No |
| Category(Bush/Vine/Tree) | flowering plant |
| Height | under 6 in. |
| Spacing | 9-12 in. |
| Flowering Months | spring |
| Flower Color | Pink Blue-Violet Purple and many mixed |
| Growing Areas | all Pakistan |
| Frost Tender | yes |
| Exposure | full sun |
| Soil pH | Tolerent |
| Propagation | by seeds |
| Uses | ornamental plant |
| Other Details | Petunias are one of the most popular flowering plants, and for good reason. Along with producing large colorful vibrant blossoms, they are relatively low-maintenance. They tolerate almost any kind of soil, can withstand high heat and suffer from few pests and diseases. Additionally, they do great in containers and flower beds alike. Like any plant, however, they must be cared for properly in order to flourish.One of the most important determining factors for having healthy, vibrant petunias is the amount of sun they receive. Petunias can survive in an area that only gets about five to six hours of sunlight, but they will produce many more flowers if planted in a location that receives full sun. Petunias can withstand soil that is not extremely rich as long as it drains well. The plants are fairly heat-tolerant, but still require watering to a depth of six to eight inches about once a week. The ground cover variety may need to be watered a little more frequently, however, and container plants should be watered as often as needed. If the soil in the location is particularly dry, mulch can be added to reduce water evaporation. They also flourish in containers.Along with weekly watering, petunias will blossom more often if the flowers are pinched off once they shrivel up. |
