Petunia Sophistika Blackberry - a radically spectacular color
If petunia can be considered the champion of popularity among flower growers, then the new collection of American breeders Sophistika is a record holder for rare exotic colors. The variety series includes perfectly matching petunias Lime green, Lime bicolor, Mix and Blackberry. Their unique palette mesmerizes and delights even sophisticated gardeners.
Appearance of Petunia Sophistika Blackberry
A dense, well-branched spherical dwarf bush grows up to 25-38 cm and has a diameter of up to 30 cm. The flowers are large (up to 8-10 cm), funnel-shaped. When opened, they take the shape of a pentagon.
Features of petunia Sophistika Blackberry:
- The plant blooms early and amicably, blooms long and abundantly, pleasing the eye from May to October (until the first frost). Loves sunlight, is resistant to drought, but if it is well and regularly watered, it will reward it with exuberant flowering.
- Large flowers (grandiflora) react to bad weather conditions, are damaged by heavy rain and are torn in the wind. With prolonged bad weather, flowering may stop, and then resume again. Therefore, better than them plant in containers and flowerpots, hanging in pots on loggias and balconies under the roof, on verandas and closed terraces. On the open ground in flower beds and flower beds, they will feel good under the cover of the wall of the house.
- By themselves, the black flowers of petunia F1 of the large-flowered series Sophistika Blackberry look somewhat gloomy, but they are beautifully set off by white, yellow, pink, red companions. With their help, you can create a unique landscape design.
Agrotechnics
To facilitate sowing and germination, the seeds of Petunia Sophistika Blackberry are placed in granules from a special easily soluble composition. In February, they are laid out on the surface of the loose, moist and nutritious soil of seedling boxes, covered with foil or glass. Keep at t = 20 ° C, often sprayed with a pink solution of potassium permanganate. Seedlings appear on 14-20 days.
In March, when 2-3 leaves develop, spend pick in plastic cups, maintain t = 15-17 ° C. In April, the seedlings are transplanted into pots d = 9cm and kept at t = 12-16 ° C. The low temperature will provide further powerful flowering.
At the age of 3 months, seedlings can be planted in open ground at a distance of up to 40 cm. Petunia loves weekly fertilizing with mineral fertilizers for flowering plants.