Nightshade beauty, depending on the variety, can be a herbaceous plant or a flowering subshrub, annual or perennial. The many faces of petunia captivate the hearts of many gardeners and flower growers. Let's turn our attention to the best natural and hybrid varieties of petunias, a description of which is presented below.

The easiest way to classify natural varieties: herbaceous or semi-shrub, creeping spreading bushes (prototype of modern hanging and cascading petunias). These three subspecies are divided into annual and perennial. There are currently so many hybrid varieties that it is difficult not to get confused in their classification.

Natural species include:

• (annual);
• - annual with red star-shaped flowers;
• - a perennial from Southern Brazil with purple-red flowers, the ancestor of ampelous and cascading and 18 other species that grow wild in nature.

Herbaceous hybrids Petunias

Dwarf or short

Small annual plants, no higher than thirty centimeters. The dwarf family includes plants no taller than 15 cm, the rest (up to 25 cm in height) are considered stunted. Ideal for growing on balconies, in pots and hanging arrangements. And also as borders for open ground. More than other varieties, it needs good lighting and small but frequent watering.

The best varieties of dwarf and low-growing petunias:

• – Mini bush about 15 cm in height with large double flowers, the petals are very corrugated. Annual.
• – A compact, dome-shaped bush 20 cm high and 40 cm wide. The advantage is abundant flowering, independent of the degree of lighting (unlike other dwarf varieties). Annual.
• Advisor (Raadsheer)– A low annual plant with purple and blue flowers. Grows well in sunny and slightly shaded areas.
• — A dwarf variety of perennial petunia, cultivated by many as an annual. Cherry and purple, red and pink flowers with a white edging along the edges of the petals.
• – A strong annual hybrid with large double corollas of lavender color with a purple vein.
• – Annual with double flowers of different colors.
• – Terry variety, large annual white flowers.
• – A mixture of double annual petunias.
• – Light red, almost salmon-colored double annual flowers.

Ampelous

Ampelous petunia is more fragile, the shoots are no more than a meter long. Falls beautifully from tall flowerpots and hanging flowerpots. Varieties of ampelous annuals and capricious in agricultural technology:

• Mashenka- a profusely flowering hybrid with dense foliage and bright pink flowers with a yellow center, resistant to diseases;
• - flowers from this series with shoots up to one meter have a lot of shades: salmon, pink and hot pink with veins of a different color or a center of a different color;

Cascade

Improved hanging ones, they have dense and long stems. Form a fountain shape of flowers and leaves. More unpretentious in care. Varieties of annual cascade:

• Rose - a deep pink cascade of flowers with dark veins from the center;

Variety of perennial Petunias

Perennial petunias are divided into main types: bush, ampelous (garden), terry, small and large flowered. All perennials have common features: single flowers with short peduncles, flowering begins in July and continues until frost, not difficult to care for, propagated by seeds and cuttings (double species).

Bush large-flowered

One of the types of perennial with large flowers, diameter from 4 to 15 cm. Two-color with a smooth flow from one color to another and edging along the edges of the petals. As the name suggests, it has the shape of a bush, which usually falls apart from strong wind or rain. Over time, varieties appeared that were resistant to the decay of the bush during bad weather. This is a series of Storm hybrids. The following varieties of bush representatives are common::

Multi-flowered perennial

The group of multi-flowered petunias has retained all the unpretentiousness and early flowering of wild species. And numerous selections have given multi-flowered plants a riot of colors. These low-growing bushes can be formed into dense balls, which creates a unique garden design. Varieties:

Garden hanging

Features of the ampelous garden: long and flexible stems of perennial petunia, growing downward; resistance to strong wind and rain. The main garden representatives:

• Surfinia- flowers are about 9 cm in diameter, the color range lacks yellow and orange);
• Conchita- miniatures of flowers about 5 cm, the usual range for petunia;
• Tumbelins— terry of Japanese selection.

Red-beautiful

These are real princesses of the garden, regardless of their series or variety. Terry varieties are very similar to scarlet roses:

• Red Star;
• Purple and red petunias from the Pirouette series, and many other varieties from red to purple.

Red Star

Pikoti

Compact bushes of the hybrid series:

• Gofri - flowers with pink, crimson, red, violet-blue colors, with a wide white edge at the petals;
• Velvet picot;
• Blue F1.

Yellow

Bright yellow corollas:

• Mirage yellow;
• Avalanche golden star F1 creates the impression of a “second sun” when the hanging composition is placed high enough.

Floribunda

Plants of medium form between multi-flowered and large-flowered. Erect, bushy forms from low to almost half a meter in height, with flowers ranging in size from the width of a child's palm to exceeding the width of an adult palm. The good varieties are the F1 series:

• Milky Way;
• Angoras;
• Sony.

Calibrachoa

Plants from the genus Calibrachoa are very similar to petunia, but are no longer petunia. Coliobracho with an increased number of chromosomes, unlike petunia. Small colored bells from this genus are like the “cousin” of petunia. In any case, their beauty will not go unnoticed. Known:

• Kablum Blue;
• Sunset;
• Yellow Kablum;
• Superbels;
• Cabaret;
• Terry;
• Noah Mega Pink;
• Noah is white.

The best varieties for pots

• Burgundy Duo;
• Pearl and Lilac Surfs;

Dossier on petunia

Cute nightshade flower. Many hybrids are resistant to drought and frost, and can easily withstand strong winds and rainfalls.. A few of them are slightly “capricious”: breaking of stems and leaves during hurricane winds, disintegration of the bush after rain. Enough pruning and fertilizing, and the plant will again be pleasing to the eye.

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Maxi series:

The difference in growing from seeds and cuttings

Many hybrids produce defective seeds in very small quantities.

Poor germination and low numbers are not all the problems when growing from seeds.

For example, “doubleness” is best transmitted when propagating terry petunias by cuttings. In addition, the vegetative method of propagation is much simpler.

Cutting Basics

We select the best and most beautiful plant specimens. Before moving petunias indoors, we treat them against spider mites, slugs and earthworms. At the end of January, we cut ten-centimeter-long cuttings from the tops of the plants. To grow roots, we place the “tops” in an aqueous solution of phytohormone for a few minutes, and immediately after that we plant them in damp sand approximately to the depth of a match.

Water, cover with film and place on the sunniest windowsill. We monitor the soil moisture and within seven days roots appear. As soon as the first new leaves begin to grow, young petunias are ready to be transplanted into cups.

The basics of growing from seeds

Sowing in February-March on the surface of the soil, with a moist, loose and nutritious structure. Cover with something transparent to prevent the soil from drying out. Seeds germinate after a couple of weeks, daily moistening and hardening. The cover is removed before picking, replanted with 2-3 leaves, pinch on the 5th leaf.

The first month is the most difficult for a young petunia: drying out or waterlogging the soil threatens its death. Maintain additional light mode: dim at night and add additional light in the morning and during the day. If the seedlings have stretched out, a small addition of soil is allowed.

Any variety or hybrid group of petunias is unique and beautiful. True, only the first half of summer. To further maintain beauty, a little resuscitation is required: trimming all damaged parts and fertilizing with phosphorus-potassium fertilizer. And in a couple of weeks the beauties will bloom in magnificent colors again.

Among the variety of garden flowers, even those who are not involved in floriculture can recognize petunia. This flower is so beautiful and at the same time unpretentious that it is used both to decorate summer cottages and balconies, and to decorate city parks, squares, and courtyards. You can learn in detail how to grow this “miracle of nature” from our article “ Growing petunia from seeds at home" In this article we offer you 58 photos of petunia with the name and description of the varieties.

Before introducing you to the best varieties of petunia, I would like to note that in nature the plant grows in tropical countries, therefore it is perennial. In cultivation, petunias are grown as annuals, since they do not tolerate our harsh winters.

Attention! You can dig up a bush in the fall after flowering, transplant it into a pot, trim the stems and keep it in a cool room until February. Water the plant very rarely at this time, keeping the soil slightly moist so that the roots do not dry out. In February, the pot is placed on the lightest windowsill, and the flower is watered as usual. Overgrown shoots with 4-6 leaves are cut and rooted. By the time you plant it in the ground, you will have already grown a fairly large bush, and you will not need to bother with sowing seeds.

Plants from the Sophistics series are distinguished by the spherical shape of the bush and the unique color of the flowers. It is a pity that the photo is not able to convey the unique shades, richness of colors, and even more so the fragrant aroma emanating from the buds.

Ball-shaped bushes with a diameter of about 30 cm will look good both in a flower bed and in hanging baskets. From June until frost, they are decorated with large flowers with a diameter of about 10 cm. Most often these are two-color buds, the color of which can change with the age of the plant or even due to changes in the weather.

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Ampelous petunia Opera

The hanging varieties of the Japanese collection from the Opera Supreme series are very popular. Large bushes do not have drooping branches, but form drop-shaped-spherical branches about a meter long. Each plant is planted in a pot with a volume of 5 to 7 liters. Flowers measuring 5-6 cm grow close to each other, which is why even the leaves of the plant are not visible. The colors of the flowers are very diverse and very beautiful.

Photo with the name petunias Opera Supreme

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Petunia Gioconda F1

The new hybrid multi-flowered variety is unique in that each bush produces a large number of large flowers. All of them are only male and, unfortunately, it will not be possible to collect seeds from this hybrid.

The buds bloom in the spring and bloom continuously until frost. Gioconda is resistant to temperature changes and can withstand frosts down to -8 degrees. Therefore, even in Siberia in October you can see beautiful bright flowers of the Gioconda petunia.

The colors of the flowers are varied. They can be either pure white or purple, salmon and orange, neon and purple, pink and scarlet.

There are three types of Gioconda hybrid, the beauty of which you can appreciate in the photo.

Petunia cascading, creeping multi-flowered

The species is intended for growing in flowerbeds, flowerpots and hanging pots. When grown in open ground, you can make a beautiful carpet from settling petunia Gioconda.

Mona Lisa mini

The plant is distinguished by numerous small flowers. The spherical bush begins to bloom from the center to the edge. Despite the fact that the size of the flowers is small, they bloom so profusely that even the leaves are not visible. Recommended for growing in hanging baskets, for decorating borders and the first rows of flower beds.

Petunia Gioconda mini in landscape design

Ampel Mona Lisa

The bushes have spreading shoots, so they require a lot of space in the flowerbed. They are also grown in flowerpots, hanging flowerpots, and balcony boxes.

Large-flowered petunia Limbo

Already from the photo you can understand that these varieties of petunias are very short and bloom with large flowers, which can have a wide variety of colors. For growing in the garden, bushes are formed up to 20 cm high, and in a flowerpot or balcony box they are 10 to 15 cm high. Gardeners like this variety because the plants do not stretch.

Large flowers are formed on a small bush, the diameter of which reaches 10-12 cm. Flowering of Limbo begins earlier than other large-flowered varieties. The plants are unpretentious, withstand bad weather and quickly recover after rain.

Ramblin' Cascade Petunia

A very popular group of cascading petunias is distinguished by different shoot lengths. The branches growing in the middle of the bush stretch upward and are up to 35 cm long. And the side shoots up to 1 meter long descend, forming a cascade. The result is a lush bush, on which the flowers are arranged so densely that even the leaves are not visible.

Flowers ranging in size from 5 to 8 cm, depending on the variety, can be white, salmon, pink, blue, lavender, red, peach and even purple.

The birthplace of the flower remains South America, Brazil and Argentina. Small-flowered petunia blooms earlier. A large number of flowers are formed on the shoots, the diameter of which is 5 cm. The plant is distinguished by long and abundant flowering.

Reference! Small-flowered petunia is not picky in terms of care, loves the sun, and has a negative attitude towards rain and bad weather. Compared to large-flowered petunia, it is not so attractive, but its bright flowering, which lasts until frost, does not leave anyone indifferent.

Varieties

This series of small-flowered petunia includes 9 hybrid varieties. The height of the bush reaches 20 cm, and the diameter of the flower is 4 cm. The inflorescences are presented in a wide variety of colors, including:

• white;
• salmon;
• pink-raspberry;
• cream;
• violet-blue.

There are 13 hybrids in this series. They have double flowers and their diameter is 6-9 cm. During flowering, the bush is strewn with inflorescences of the following shades:

• pink with dark pink veins;
• pink-lilac with purple veins;
• pink with red-crimson veins.

The height of the plant is 30 cm, and the diameter of the bush is 25 cm. The flowers are large, size 7 cm. The peculiarity of the variety is that the plant gradually changes its color. The flowers become lighter from darker. At first they are pink-lilac, and then light lilac and muted lilac. The flowers have purple-burgundy veins that are contrasting throughout the flowering period.

This petunia deserves special attention, as it actively decorates balconies, loggias, terraces and is best suited for. Ampelous petunia has long, drooping and flexible stems. Their length is 1.5 m. They can transform any unattractive structure. The range of flowers is incredibly wide: from neutral white to deep red, purple or blue.

You will find complete information about ampelous petunia in, and read about growing and caring for this variety.

Below we suggest watching a video about the formation of an ampelous petunia bush:

Landing

In mid-May, when the threat of frost has passed, you can plant the seedlings in open ground or in pots. Sow seeds for seedlings in mid-March. If these deadlines are observed, petunia will bloom in June. This planting method is preferable if you plant a flower on the balcony.

If you have a summer cottage, you can immediately sow the seeds in open ground. This should be done at the end of May. If climatic conditions are favorable, the planting material will produce the first shoots at the end of June.

The soil

Small-flowered petunia is not picky about the soil. But if possible, plant it on sandy or loamy soil that has good drainage. The substrate must be nutritious, breathable and loose. To plant petunia in a pot, you can prepare a nutrient mixture yourself using the following components:

• turf soil - 2 parts;
• peat – 1 part;
• sand - 1 part.

To make the soil loose, add perlite.

Lighting and location

Small-flowered petunia is a light-loving plant, so it is important to choose a suitable place for it. It is best to grow a flower in an open flower bed with plenty of sunlight.

Watering

Small-flowered petunia survives waterlogging and dryness well. But you should not allow standing water in the pot, otherwise it will lead to the death of the plant. Watering should be regular and correct. Only then will the flower bloom long and profusely. Water the plant 2 times a day in summer. If there is good drainage, stagnation of water is eliminated.

Important! It is advisable to water the plant at the root so as not to injure the buds.

Top dressing

Small-flowered petunia grows well without the addition of nutrients. But for abundant flowering, apply fertilizer 2 times a month. It is worth using formulations intended for flowering crops. Only their dosage should be 2 times less than that indicated in the instructions.

Small-flowered petunia is a hardy plant. But if you violate agrotechnical rules, this is fraught with diseases:

Small-flowered petunia can be affected by the following pests:

• spider mite;
• whitefly

To combat them, systemic insecticides are used.

Features of reproduction

Seeds

This method of propagation is the most common, despite the fact that the seeds grow rather slowly. Planting activities should be carried out 10-12 weeks before planting in open ground. To do this, you will need a wooden or plastic box with drainage and a nutrient mixture.

Advice! There is no need to deepen the seeds too much. Just scatter them over the surface of the soil and cover with film.

After 5-7 days, the first shoots form. Since then, the film has been opened every day. And when 2-3 leaves are formed, then plant the plants in separate cups. Plant in open ground in mid-May.

This method of reproduction has its own characteristics:

Possible problems

When growing small-flowered petunia, the following problems arise:

• Rain causes minor damage to the plant.. If it is strong in summer, then drops of water tear apart the delicate petals, as a result of which the bush loses its decorative effect. With prolonged and prolonged rains, petunia stops blooming. If the plant is grown in a pot, then before the rain, bring it into the shelter. Watering should also be done carefully, at the root.
• Ampelous varieties may be damaged by the wind, so place baskets and pots in places protected from the wind.
• In small-flowered double varieties, the appearance is spoiled by wilted flowers.. They are especially noticeable in flowerpots and flowerpots. To avoid damaging the decorative appearance of the plantings, remove flowers in a timely manner.

Small-flowered petunia is an incredibly beautiful flower that decorates not only the flowerbed, but also apartments. An excellent option for novice gardeners who do not have specific experience in growing ornamental crops. If all agrotechnical conditions are met, the plant will bloom profusely and for a long time until frost.

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Petunia is very popular among gardeners. The crop is planted in pots and open ground. Used for vertical and floor gardening. They often decorate flower beds with it, create ridges, and decorate alleys. Today there are a large number of varieties of this beautiful plant. And breeders do not stop there, continuing to develop new varieties and forms. I especially liked the large-flowered one. What grandiflora petunia looks like, what varieties it is represented in - this article will tell you about it.

The flower belongs to the nightshade family. It is a herbaceous, perennial plant that is usually grown as an annual. There are shrubby and ampelous species. South America is considered its homeland.

Petunia is a large-flowered mixture of a variety of shades. The variety of colors is amazing. There are white, pink, scarlet, purple, blue, burgundy and other options. There are not only single-color ones, but also two- and three-color ones. This is one of the features for which flower growers value this culture so highly. Inflorescences come in different sizes. Some grow to be the size of a coin. Others are capable of reaching 10 centimeters in diameter. Their shape is bell-shaped. There are terry, semi-double, fringed, smooth, carved and corrugated specimens.

The plant begins to bloom in May and continues until late autumn. It is difficult to find a more suitable crop for the decorative design of loggias, balconies and flower beds. After all, it is distinguished not only by its beauty, but also by its unpretentiousness in content.

What types of petunias are there?

Typically, flower growers do not have any particular problems with the choice. Because the range is very wide. However, it is sometimes difficult for beginners to decide on a specific variety. To ensure that your purchase does not disappoint, it makes sense to familiarize yourself with the classification of the flower.

There are three large classes of petunias:

Each class includes several more subspecies, which differ in the shape and size of the inflorescence, as well as the height of the plant. For example, there are bushes that are compact and low, the height of which varies from 20 to 30 centimeters. And there are also larger ones, reaching 50-70 centimeters.

Large-flowered hybrid petunia of foreign origin is often found on sale. Such options are indicated by the inscription “F1”. They are characterized by larger and more luxurious flowers, as well as hardiness and ease of care. However, we must remember that hybrid forms are not intended for further breeding. Collecting seeds from them is simply useless. Therefore, if you want to plant a flower, you will have to buy grandiflora petunia seeds in a specialized store.

Also, all the diversity of this culture is divided into:

This classification of petunia is rather arbitrary. However, it allows you to better navigate the diversity of this beautiful garden crop.

What varieties are most in demand today?

At the moment, about 25 species have been registered, which are represented by different varieties, and this is not counting hybrid forms.

Varieties of large-flowered petunias differ in shape, size and color. Some varieties have a delicate, pleasant aroma. The following varieties and hybrids of the crop are known: Tango F1, Dreams White, Bravo, Harlequin Burgundy F1, Triumph Giant F1, Olga F1, Anastasia F1, Daddy F1, Triumphant F1, Riviera F2, Dolce Limoncello F1, Masquerade, Sneni F1, Red Sea F1 , Weasel F1 and Sophistika Lime Green. Let's look at the most popular options for petunias at the moment.

Petunia Waterfall blue F1

Petunia grandiflora cascading Blue Waterfall F1 is a hybrid form. It is characterized by excellent growth parameters and early flowering, which continues until autumn frosts. Branching is good. Therefore, the variety is often used for hanging gardening. The inflorescences are densely double and large. They reach a diameter of 10 centimeters. The plant is highly resistant to bad weather. The flowers remain decorative and bright for a long time. This is an excellent option for decorating loggias and balconies, decorating borders, as well as creating unusual compositions in flower beds. Blue Waterfall gets along well with cineraria, verbena and marigolds.

Sowing is carried out from February to April. Shoots appear after two weeks at a temperature of about +23 degrees. The seedlings are transferred to the ground after frosts have ended. The soil should be well-drained, fertile and light. The place should be protected from the wind and sufficiently sunny.

Petunia Limbaugh

Petunia grandiflora Limbo belongs to the dwarf hybrids. Indoors the shrub grows up to 15 centimeters. But as for open ground, its height can reach 25 centimeters. Inflorescences are purple. Their diameter is about 20 centimeters. There are Limbo and other tones. For example, large-flowered petunia looks beautiful in white, burgundy, purple, blue and pink.

It is considered interesting that among petunias there are varieties in which flowers of different colors can grow on one bush. And Limbo is just such a variety. The result is a kind of Petunia Mix, consisting of buds of different shades. It looks very original and interesting.

Petunia Spherica

The newest variety of petunia Sferika harmoniously combines the excellent qualities of already existing premium groups. The plant is quite compact. Its height does not exceed 30 centimeters. The branching is strong. In just one season, Sferika can grow up to 30 centimeters in diameter. At the same time, the bush looks neat. The shoots do not stretch. They are quite durable. They tolerate transportation well. They do not break off during transplantation.

The color palette is quite wide and bright. The inflorescences are large, reaching 12 centimeters in diameter. They emit a pleasant aroma. Spherics are recognized as a universal variety. Because it can be grown in pots and decorated with borders.

Petunia Angelica

Petunia large-flowered Angelica looks very beautiful with simple, double or semi-double buds. The bush grows up to 30 centimeters. The diameter of the flower is 10 centimeters. This variety is often grown in pots. The main thing is to properly care for it and regularly feed it. They are also used for landscaping balconies, decorating borders, and creating continuous carpet flooring on ridges. Petunia Angelica is a mixture of colors. Seeds for seedlings are sown between February and April. A week later, the first shoots are visible. At the end of May, the young plant is planted in the ground.

Petunia Duet F1

Terry cascading petunia Duet F1 is characterized by fast growth rates and long flowing shoots. The height reaches 40 centimeters. The inflorescences are large, 12 centimeters in diameter. Almost completely cover the entire bush. They are densely double. They combine several tones: from bright salmon to white.

The duet is an ideal option for creating bright flower beds, decorating balconies, and is also often used to decorate flowerpots and flowerpots, and create hanging baskets.

Petunia Ultra

Petunia Ultra has been known for quite a long time. This is a time-tested, reliable series of large-flowered plants. There are about 15 shades. The bush is compact, grows no more than 30 centimeters. The branching is good and starts from the very base. Ultra blooms long and abundantly. Each inflorescence has a diameter of 8 to 10 centimeters. The best option for growing in containers and flowerpots. Seeds are sown in February. After 12 days, shoots form. When the threat of frost has passed, the sprouts are planted in open ground.

Petunia Yellow F1

Giant petunia Yellow F1 is distinguished by the presence of white buds, with strongly curved edges of the petals. This is a real decoration for a balcony or garden. The culture looks great in tall flowerpots. Many people decorate their patios with this variety and create entire border compositions.

The bush grows up to 45 centimeters. The diameter of the inflorescences is 8-10 centimeters. Flowering is continuous and abundant. Falls between April and October. Seeds are planted in January-March. A week later, shoots appear. After frost, petunia is transferred to a permanent place of growth.

Petunia Triumph

Petunia grandiflora Triumph is recognized as the champion in terms of the size of the inflorescence. Due to the presence of a black core, the variety is often called black triumph. Branching is weak. The height of the bush can reach 1.5 meters. However, in flowerpots the culture is more compact.

The diameter of the flower is from 15 to 20 centimeters. The color is bright. Instances are of a simple type, but terry ones are also found. The shade varies from almost white, icy pink to deep burgundy. Petunia Triumph burgundy looks very elegant. Therefore, many people prefer to plant a plant of this particular shade. The bush blooms early and pleases with its beauty until frost.

Breeders also bred a subspecies of this variety - Triumph Alba. It is distinguished by its pink-white, smoky color. This is the brightest group. Has purple contrasting veins. There is also a burgundy grandiflora petunia that is the darkest. Dark purple and pink specimens are also presented.

Petunia Aladdin

Low-growing petunia Aladdin belongs to the hybrid forms. In indoor conditions, the plant usually grows no more than 20 centimeters. And in the garden it sometimes reaches 30 centimeters in height. The inflorescences are large. Their diameter is 10 centimeters. The edges are corrugated. Aladdin blooms profusely and for a long time. The most common shades are blue, cherry, pink and red.

Petunia Rose

The spectacular and beautiful Petunia Rose is a new product. Characterized by large velvety flowers. The height of the bush is 20 centimeters. During flowering, the Rose is completely covered with beautiful flowers. The culture is drought-resistant and light-loving. It is grown in pots, flowerpots, and flower beds. The coloring is quite original – dark cherry. Among petunias, this shade is extremely rare.

Petunia Alexandra F1

Petunia Alexandra F1 reaches a height of 30 centimeters. The plant is quite compact. Abundantly strewn with inflorescences, the diameter of which reaches 10 centimeters. Looks elegant. It pleases with its beauty from May until frost. The hybrid is distinguished by its unpretentiousness, rapid growth, drought resistance and love of light. Under the influence of precipitation it does not lose its decorative effect. Therefore, this variety is often purchased to decorate flower beds.

Petunia Avalanche yellow

If you want to choose a crop for decorating a balcony, loggia, or forming a gazebo, petunia ampelous Avalanche yellow will be the best option. The plant has richly colored buds. There are orange, scarlet, white and blue shades. On one bush Avalanche f1 yellow flowers of the same color are formed. But sometimes there is a mix of tones. With proper cultivation, the flowering period of Yellow Avalanche will be long, and its decorative qualities will be high.

This is not a complete list of popular varieties of large-flowered petunia. For example, many people choose Purple Pirouette, Hit Parade and Pikoti. Petunia Air Zephyr often grows in flower beds, striking with its lightness and attractiveness. It is unrealistic to consider all varieties within one article. Therefore, the most popular items at the moment were presented here.

Conclusions about petunia varieties

Thus, many gardeners are engaged. The plant is unpretentious in maintenance and is characterized by a wide range of colors. The shape and size of the inflorescences vary. It all depends on belonging to the group, variety. On sale you can find seeds of multi-flowered and large-flowered petunias, cascading and ampelous. Most of all I liked the options that produce large and bright flowers. For example, the varieties Rose, Aladdin, and Triumph are often planted. Petunia is not capricious and can get along with other plants. This allows you to create quite interesting, unique compositions.

Petunia is the queen of loggias and balconies, a favorite of professional gardeners and beginners, and simply a charming plant. It amazes with its beauty, variety of shapes and colors. Thanks to the widest range of varieties and species, you can choose a plant for flowerpots and flowerpots, flower beds and borders, for decorating gazebos and the shore of a reservoir. This unpretentious beauty perfectly perceives new conditions and quickly adapts to any weather troubles. And today we will help you understand this picturesque mass.

Petunia occupies one of the first places among plants for the front garden

Varieties of petunias

Based on flower size, all types of petunias can be divided into three series:

• “Multiflora” and “Floribunda” - these varieties of petunias are multi-flowered. The diameter of the flower often does not exceed 7 cm. These plants tolerate prolonged precipitation quite steadfastly and resume active growth and flowering within 3 days after weather conditions improve.
  Petunias from this series are considered ideal for growing in garden beds and containers
• “Milliflora” - is distinguished by its compactness, but at the same time it tolerates prolonged rainfall quite steadily, is characterized by small flowers, the circumference of which does not exceed 4 cm, and abundant flowering;
  
  Plants from this series produce small, touching flowers located on miniature bushes
• Petunia "Grandiflora" is a large-flowered group with a flower diameter of about 10-14 cm. With heavy rainfall, plants from this series will lose flowers, and sometimes shoot rotting may occur. And when the thaw sets in, they will need about a week to recuperate.
  

  Recommendation! Small-flowered varieties are more suitable for growing in open ground conditions, and Grandiflora petunia is best cultivated on a balcony or in containers, but certainly in a sunny area, where warm rays will quickly dry out their leaves after rain!

  In addition, the division can also occur based on the doubleness of the flower - the entire surface of the petal or only its edge can have this texture. Terry petunia, as can be seen in the next photo, can have an unusual shape and different colors, while being either large-flowered or miniature.

  
  Terry petunia variety "Pirouette" - a hybrid from the F1 series

Petunias are distinguished by the height of the plant, as well as by the type of their growth. Some varieties grow exclusively upward, others fall in a luxurious ampel, and others form a miniature bush.

Classification

There are the following types of petunias:

• bush;
• ampelous;
• cascading.

At the same time, it is impossible to select the best species, since plants will also be divided into double and simple, large-flowered and miniature, one- and two-color, compact, low-growing and others.

Bush

1. “Fantasy” - this variety is characterized by small flowers that are scattered evenly throughout the bush; it belongs to the “Milliflora” series. The plant reaches a height of 20 cm. The flower can have the following colors: pink, red, blue, lavender, carmine, pale yellow.
   
2. “Triumph” has especially large and very beautiful flowers, the diameter of which can reach 16 cm. The disadvantages of the variety include poor resistance to prolonged rains.
   Petunia variety "Triumph"
3. “Storm” is a large-flowered hybrid with a wide range of colors. Tolerates adverse weather conditions well. The bush reaches a height of 33-35 cm. Recommended for growing on balconies, patios, pots and flower beds.
   
   
4. “Ultra” is a large-flowered, time-tested series. The flowers are wide open. An ideal variety for growing in the garden, also suitable for decorating large flower beds.
   
   

Ampelous

Perennial petunia of this species forms branches that flow downwards. From hanging varieties it is easy to create a picturesque flower curtain, a cascading waterfall and other incredibly beautiful figures. Such petunias are usually planted in flower pots, which are hung on gazebos or low-growing trees. In addition, they can often be seen in containers and boxes, and sometimes these plants are grown in open ground conditions. In the latter case, ampelous petunias grow into a luxurious flower carpet that can cover all the voids in the area.

From this series it is worth highlighting the following varieties of petunia:

Cascade

Cascade petunia is often used to decorate loggias, gazebos and balconies. Plants from this series are famous for their long shoots, which grow very beautifully in different directions. The most popular cascading petunias are:

1. “Fortunia” - this hybrid blooms very profusely and pleases the eye with bright colors. It is grown on lawns and flower beds.
2. “Typhoon” is a plant with powerful stems that can reach 1.5 m in length. Under favorable growth conditions, this petunia will grow by 2 m2. Flowering lasts almost until the onset of frost.
3. "Tornado" - the variety is resistant to adverse weather conditions. It produces long shoots and large flowers, the diameter of which is about 5 cm.

New varieties

Breeders never tire of working and delighting flower growers with new varieties of petunias. As a rule, such plants are resistant to heavy rains, scorching sun and gusty winds. Quite a lot of effort goes into obtaining new bright colors, and genetic engineering experience is often used to achieve positive results.

There are a huge number of varieties of petunias, and it is simply impossible to describe each of them in one article. We hope that the list of species and subspecies that was presented to your attention today will allow you to make an informed choice and finally grow this incredibly beautiful flower in your own garden or decorate your loggia with it.