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Petunia : Double Cascade Burgundy Plum Vein F1
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Petunia : Double Cascade Burgundy Plum Vein F1
Half-hardy Annual
- Flowers: Summer
- Position: Full sun
- Soil: Well drained
- Height: 12 inches
- Germination: Experience Useful
- Aftercare: Easy
- Ideal for: Baskets, Bedding, Border, Containers, Ground Cover, Patio, Tubs
Description
Giant, fully double flowers of burgundy or plum veined, often more than 4in across! Add to this its cascading habit and you have one of the very best basket and container plants creating a waterfall of pleated powderpuffs all summer long.
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | Indoors, late winter to mid spring, at least 8-10 weeks before last spring frost |
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Germinate at 20-30C (68-86F) on the surface of a good free draining, damp seed sowing mix. Apply a fine sprinkling of vermiculite or seed soxing mix, but do not cover the seed completely. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a plastic bag until after germination which usually takes 10-21 days. Do not exclude light, as this helps germination.
Growing Instructions
Transplant seedlings, when large enough to handle into trays or 7.5cm (3in) pots. Grow on in cooler conditions for 10-15 days before planting out. Plant outside after all risk of frost, 30cm (12in) apart, or grow on in 7.5cm (3in) pots indoors in a cool, well ventilated position with shade from direct sun.