Is there a garden where petunias do not grow? These South American beauties have been known to man for over 300 years. Gardeners from different countries have learned to grow several dozen species, but it is difficult to count the number of varieties. Every year, breeders develop new varieties of this beautiful plant. Our article presents the best varieties of petunias, their names and photos.

Basics of classification

The name Petunia comes from the word petum, which these plants (and their related tobacco) received from the Indians of the Amazon basin. Two of the 40 wild species became parents of petunia hybrids (Petunia hybrida).

At first, the flower was grown only in southern countries drenched in the sun. Fortunately, varieties have appeared that suit the climate of the northern regions. Particularly long-lived varieties that have slightly smaller flowers (such as the Bravo series, and exceptionally rich flowering specimens from the multiflora group - including the Hurray and Polo series).

There is no clear consensus on the classification of petunias. It is difficult for an inexperienced gardener to understand the complex nomenclature - the variety of names and photographs makes their eyes widen.

A simplified classification of petunias is as follows

This classification makes it possible to include one plant in several groups.

Petunia hybrida is an annual hybrid obtained by crossing wild species native to South America. It's hard to believe that breeding work on petunia began more than 120 years ago.

Now the flowers vary in size and color (white, pink, red, purple, lilac, yellow). Some have serrated edges of the petals, veins on the petals, white stripes, and a light center. Some petunias with fragrant flowers. Currently, fast-growing heterotic varieties (F1 hybrids) are very popular. A novelty in recent years is petunias with variegated leaves. Individual varieties also differ in type and growth vigor. Shoots reach a length of 40-80 cm.

Bush

Bush petunia is the most popular variety with erect stems. This category includes plants with the smallest shoot height - up to 75 cm. Flowers with edges of various shapes, with a diameter of 3-14 cm. One specimen can be painted in several shades.

This group includes low-growing dwarf petunias, the stem size of which does not exceed 15-35 cm. They are intended for planting in the open air and cultivation in hanging containers.

The best low-growing varieties:

• "Pirouette",
• "Hula Hup".

Ampelous

Varieties of petunias with long (30-120 cm), thin stems falling down are called ampelous. Flowers, usually simple with 5 fused petals, are formed along the entire length of the shoot. The color palette is represented by specimens from snow-white to purple. There are varieties with flowers:

1. small (3-8 cm),
2. large (10 cm).

One plant produces flowers of different diameters.

Table. The best varieties of ampelous petunias

Title and description	Photo
Snow Queen F1 The falling shoots of the plant create a snow-white waterfall of flowers, 7-10 cm in size. The variety is intended for cultivation in open ground, hanging boxes in apartment conditions. Stems up to 0.8 m. The plant blooms profusely only if there is a sufficient amount of sunlight. Tolerates short-term drought well.
Opera Supreme F1 The series includes plants that form flowers of different shades: snow-white, pink, blue, coral. Stems up to 1 m. Plants are not picky about their growing conditions. Bred for planting in hanging containers or in open areas of the garden.
Svetlana F1 A variety with stems up to 1 m. The plant forms a thick green mass. The flowers are small, pink, 5 cm in diameter. For good flowering you need a lot of sunlight and warmth. Most often used to decorate balconies and loggias.

Cascade

Cascade petunias are also called semi-ampeloid (subspecies). Unlike real ampels, their stems are stronger and at first grow upward, forming a cap of leaves. The stems of cascading forms reach a length of 1.5 m, and begin to fall down only when a certain amount of green mass has been gained. Flowers of the same size are formed on the plant - 4-5 cm.

Interesting series of cascading garden petunias

Name and description of F1 hybrids	Photo
Bravo – abundant flowering, compact form
Flash – large flowers in a wide range of colors, strong growth
Fantasy - small flowers, compact shape, low stature
Hurrah – large flowers, wide range of colors, compact shape
Parade Plus - regular spherical shape
Daddy - large veiny flowers
Focus/Marathon – abundant flowering, vigorously propagating plants, compact form
Fantasy – small flowers, dwarf plants for pots, hanging baskets
Conchita - a variety with hanging shoots, small leaves, numerous simple or double flowers of medium size

Grandiflora (large-flowered)

The largest flowered petunias are up to 16 cm. Large flowers are sometimes destroyed by heavy rain or wind. They bloom lightly in the 4th month of planting. Reproduction – seed and vegetative. Flowers can be simple or double. Representatives of the large-flowered group are distinguished by a bushy growth form (up to 75 cm) and demanding conditions of detention. Most often used for planting in flower containers. Suitable for planting under shelters, partially protected from unfavorable environmental conditions - heat, wind, rain.

Traditional petunias have glasses with a wide range of colors:

• white,
• pink,
• red,
• blue and dark blue,
• purple.

Yellow varieties have appeared - Sunshine from the Flash F1 series.

New varieties are also interesting:

• Duo Violet – with white petal trim;
• Blue and White – with large stars;
• Wimbledon Wimbledon – terry;
• Valentine Valentine - terry.

Important. Petunias also include Calibrachoa and Surfinia. In reality they are not representatives of this genus.

Twenty years ago, petunia's cousin, surfinia (belonging to the nightshade family), came to us, followed by a whole group of plants similar to it, collectively called cascade petunias. They took over the balconies and became a hit. The latest varieties have interesting colors and are better able to withstand the whims of our climate.

Read also: . The article is devoted to the ornamental calibrachoa plant, popular in the design of balconies, often confused with petunia.

Floribunda (profusely blooming)

The group combines varieties that are least demanding of weather conditions. Can grow in sun and partial shade. Plants are 0.2-0.3 meters high. Flowering begins 3 months after planting. Reproduction is generative. The size of the flowers is 7-10 cm.

Group	Application	Varieties
Grandiflora	For planting in containers	Flash, Ultra, Daddy, Hit parade, Storm, Limbo.
Floribunda	For designing garden paths, flower beds, decorative stripes along roads.	Celebrity F1 Series, Madness F1 Series, Sonya F1 Blue, Milky Way F1.
Multiflora	For flower beds	Fantasy, Merlin, Mirage, Prime Time, Carpet, Plumcrystals.
Milliflora	For flower beds, borders, containers	Picobella Blue, picobella rose, Picobella Carmine F1, Picobella Red, Picobella Pink.

Milliflora (small-flowered)

The group unites plants with a height of no more than 0.25 m. There are many flowers, the diameter is up to 2.5-4 cm. The color is different. Flowering is long lasting. One of the most famous varieties is Pikabella Blue with blue petals.

Multiflora (multiflorous)

In multiflora petunias, in the 3rd month after sowing the seeds, many small flowers form on the bush - up to 4-8 cm. The plant is short - up to 35 cm. Best suited for cultivation in open ground. Tolerates adverse weather conditions very well. Reproduction is generative and vegetative.

What varieties of petunias are best for beginners to plant? Inexperienced gardeners should pay attention to hybrids when choosing petunias.

Terry

Plants are 0.3-0.6 m high. A distinctive feature of the inflorescence is petals of various shapes (with wavy, uneven edges). The color palette varies from snow-white to purple. Among the varietal varieties there are plants with huge and numerous small flowers. The variety of varieties allows you to use them for decoration:

• balconies, loggias;
• terraces;
• gazebos;
• garden paths;
• flower beds

The best varieties of terry petunias

Name and description of petunia	Photo
Pirouette F1 The group includes many varieties. Outwardly they resemble a bush. The stems are strong. Flowers are 10-15 cm long. The edges of the petals have deep slits. Petals can be plain or multi-colored. Flowering is long and abundant.
Angora F1 Petunia with stems up to 45 cm high. Grows in the form of a bush. Flowering is long lasting. Flowers with a diameter of 7 cm, pink. Well suited for growing outdoors - in flower beds and terraces. Looks beautiful in containers on loggias and balconies.
Sonata F1 A small bush, 0.3-0.4 meters high. White flower petals form a lush “ball”. The diameter of each flower is about 8-12 cm. Flowering lasts several months. The variety is excellent for planting in open-air flower beds.

Petunia simple

The group contains the largest number of plants. The similarity is that they all form simple funnel-shaped flowers with fused petals. There are varieties with stable stems that grow as bushes. There are also species with creeping shoots. Flowers of different colors, single and two-color. Widely used in landscape design. Simple petunia is grown in Siberia and the south.

The best varieties of petunias suitable for hanging pots with simple flowers

Title and description	Photo
Mashenka A plant with pinkish flowers 6-7 cm long. Stems 0.8 m long. Forms dense greenery. Mainly used to decorate balconies. Blooms profusely only when planted on the sunny side.
Gioconda F1 A variety with many flowers, with shoots up to 1 m long spreading on the ground or hanging down. The plant grows no more than 0.2 m in height. It blooms even in bad weather. Grown outdoors, indoors. Flower colors are varied. Size – 6 cm.
Velvet F1 The series combines plants with small flowers (5 cm) of various colors: white, purple, pink. Stems up to 1 m. Grows well suspended in pots. It looks good when planted in open areas, flower beds, where their height is no more than 0.25 m. The shoots form a flower path.

Some of the most unpretentious varieties of petunias:

• Coral foam,
• Snowball,
• Dolce Limoncello F1.

Vegetative petunias

Most petunias reproduce by seeds. But there are hybrids that can reproduce using cuttings. Such varieties are called vegetative. As a rule, these are small plants with hanging or erect stems. Flowers can be simple or double and come in a variety of colors.

Varieties of vegetative petunia

Title and description	Photo
Tumbelina Maria Ampelous variety. Mainly grown in hanging containers. Stems 0.5 m long. Terry petals. Bluish-lilac color. Flower diameter 6 cm.
Cardinal's Surprise Low bushes 0.4-0.5 m long. Densely branched. There are many flowers. Color – burgundy-purple. Used for planting in pots and flowerpots.
Plus Papaya It grows in the form of a small bush. There are many flowers. Color – bright orange. Flowering is long lasting. The variety tolerates temperature changes. Designed for planting in hanging containers and flower beds.

In recent years, many interesting varieties have appeared in the assortment of balcony and ridge varieties that deserve attention. There are many new options with "black" flowers, but gardeners are more interested in new products for the mass market.

Title and description	Photo
Rhythm & Blues in Germany, the variety was declared “Balcony Plant of the Year 2013”. The vegetatively propagated petunia Rhythm & Blues has medium-sized dark blue flowers with a white border and a cascading shape (shoots 40 cm long). Petunia was bred by an American company.
Blue Stardust is a plant with blue flowers with white cross stripes creating a star.
Sky Blue is characterized by a more “blue” color.
Pink Lemonade is from the same group - the neck of the flower is lime-colored, the edge is pinkish.
Phantom - reproduces vegetatively, with unusually colored flowers and a compact, hemispherical bush shape. The flowers are black and yellow.
Mystical Wicked Purple is a petunia with pink flowers with a green periphery and is resistant to iron deficiency chlorosis.
Black Ray - variety propagates vegetatively, with black flowers.
Bicolor Black - yellow-black, rather small flowers.
Rim Magenta - relatively small, numerous purple flowers with a yellow border.
Cascadia - with a compact form, small pinkish-red flowers with a yellow throat.
Lime Green - with yellow-green flowers.
Lime Bicolour - yellow-green inflorescences with a pink tint.

Conclusion

There are a huge number of varieties of petunias of domestic and foreign selection in the world. The choice is large, so it is often difficult to figure out which flower to plant on the site. Beginners are advised to choose varieties with simple flowers and hybrids. They bloom faster and require less care. You should also pay attention to the opinion of experienced gardeners and choose varieties that have been tested in the climatic conditions of a particular region.

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 us turn our attention to the best natural and hybrid varieties of petunias, the description of which is presented below.

The easiest way to classify natural varieties is: 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 downwards; 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

Picoti

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”: breakage 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.

New 2017

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 again in magnificent colors.

Petunia is a beautiful and famous flower from the nightshade family. The name comes from the Brazilian word “petum”, meaning tobacco. Both plants belong to the same family. Under natural conditions, petunia grows in the tropical regions of South America, Paraguay, Bolivia, and Argentina. The first type of petunia was found in 1793 in Uruguay. Today, about 25 species of petunias are known, each of which has its own distinctive features.

Description of the plant

Petunias are herbaceous or subshrub plants that are grown as annuals. The plants have a bushy shape with erect or creeping stems, ranging from 10 to 100 centimeters in length. The leaves are oval, green or dark green in color, pubescent. The buds are funnel-shaped. The flowers, single or double, are white, purple, pink, violet or blue. The fruit is a two-leaf capsule with very small seeds.

Due to their beauty and ease of growing, petunias are very popular and in demand among gardeners. They are an excellent decor for gardens and balconies. Petunia looks great in compositions with other flowers, such as pelargonium and begonia.

Petunia varieties are so diverse and numerous that it is definitely impossible to choose the best ones today.

Let's focus on large-flowered petunia.

Multicolored beauty

Large-flowered petunia is the most common species, boasting beautiful flowers 10-12 cm in diameter. Petunia grandiflora can be simple or double, funnel-shaped and have a wide variety of colors.

Famous varieties of large-flowered petunia

1. Large-flowered garden petunias:

• Duddy F1 is a hybrid of six stunning colors that have dark streaks and lighter edges;
• Pikoti F1 is a hybrid with large early-blooming compact flowers with a wide white border along the edge;
• Prism F1 is a powerful hybrid, 35 cm high and large flowers with a diameter of up to 10 cm;
• Storm F1 is a compact hybrid with large flowers of eight colors;
• Anastasia F1 is a compact hybrid of purple and velvety shades with a white frame;
• Fantasy F1 is a mixture of multi-colored flowers with wavy petals.

1. Large-flowered petunias such as superbyssima and fimbriata:

• Jabot series. A variety for decorating a veranda or southern balcony with large corrugated flowers in dark blue, pink and purple shades;
• Frillitunia F1. A variety with elegant flowers with a fringed edge in dark pink, white and blue shades.

1. Petunia large-flowered:

• Double Cascade F1. Semi-compact variety, climbs well and blooms early, has buds of various shades - from light pink to rich blue;
• Pirouette F1. A double, large-flowered variety with heavily ruffled and rugged petals in red, dark pink and purple shades;
• Sonata F1. The variety has large, slightly corrugated flowers of one white color.

Planting and growing

Petunia grandiflora does not require any special knowledge of planting, growing and care. It is enough to follow the general rules. The main thing is to observe the timing of sowing seeds, fertilizing, and replanting in the ground.

Sowing seeds

Growing petunias begins with sowing seeds, which is carried out on the 20th of March. Sow thickly, as there is a possibility that seedlings will be much less frequent than expected. The soil for sowing should be light, loose, moisture-absorbing and fertile. It is good to add various minerals and nutrients to the planting soil, which will help accelerate the growth and development of seedlings. The planting field is watered abundantly. The seeds are mixed with sand and sprinkled on the ground, trying to maintain a distance of 1 cm. The surface with the crops is covered with film and placed in a bright place. Contain crops at a temperature of 20-25 degrees. After just 7 days you can see the first shoots, they should be carefully monitored - sprayed and ventilated every day.

Moreover, the first shoots should be sprayed not with ordinary water, but with a weak solution of potassium permanganate. As soon as the seedlings have their first leaf, you can remove the film and add a little sand into the container on top.

Growing seedlings

When the petunia seedlings grow so large that they can be held with your fingers, they begin to pick the seedlings. Before picking, the soil is moistened. The seedlings are carefully removed from the ground by the leaves and moved to separate pots with the same soil. Water carefully to allow the soil to settle. Then, the plants should be watered thoroughly and covered with plain paper for 3 days. To prevent the plants from stretching, they are placed in a cooler place, and after a month they are taken out to a glassed-in balcony, veranda or greenhouse. Plants and soil conditions should be carefully monitored. Seedlings should be fed with special fertilizers. Varieties with strong shoot growth need pinching. When the plants reach 5-7 cm, for better tillering, pinch the shoots above 4-5 leaves.

At the beginning of June, the seedlings are ready to be planted in a balcony box or flowerbed.

You need to know that when planting large-flowered petunia, the distance between the bushes should be approximately one step in open ground and slightly less when planting in containers.

The plant must be placed in a cool room. In the middle of winter, you should place the plant on the windowsill, monitor the humidity, and fertilize it.

• Water your petunias about once a week, moistening the soil to a depth of about 10-15 centimeters. Petunias that are grown on balconies need watering much more often, depending on how dry the soil is;
• Fertilizers have a good effect on the appearance, growth and flowering of petunias. Feed every two weeks;
• Promptly remove rain-damaged or wilted buds. This promotes rapid recovery and re-flowering of the plant.

Diseases and pests

Petunia, like other plants, is susceptible to diseases if certain care rules are not followed. The most common diseases include:

• Wet rot, which is rotting of the root collar, can occur due to planting too deep or due to excessive watering of the soil;
• Brown spot - manifested by the appearance of rusty spots on the leaves due to mechanical stress or too high air humidity;
• Late blight - occurs when there is high humidity, poor ventilation and thickening of plantings, during which the base of the plant rots and turns brown.

It is very hardy, withstands weather changes with dignity, but at the same time suffers from heavy rainfall, which injures the buds. But this is unlikely to be a hindrance in creating a bright, blooming garden.

Large-flowered petunia is a very beautiful and wonderful plant that can become the pride of any gardener.

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To some, petunias, representing the Solanaceae family, may seem too simple flowers, not suitable for sophisticated decorative landscaping. But only those who are familiar with the names of one or two varieties of petunias, and have no idea about the whole variety of these beautiful flowers, can reason this way. But among them there are large-flowered, and small-flowered, and ampelous, and dwarf - everyone can choose for themselves the one that they like best.

Petunia is one of the most beloved and popular plants in the flower beds of many gardeners. Undemanding to growing conditions, with proper care it will decorate a flowerbed, terrace or balcony with its elegant flowers from May until the first frost.

Over time, the first, more capricious varieties of petunias were replaced by better modern, more unpretentious ones. They are distinguished by long-lasting abundant flowering and do not lose their decorative effect from rain and strong gusts of wind.

Varieties of petunias are amazing– their flowers can be large or very small, simple or double, with fringed or wavy edges. And the color palette will not leave anyone indifferent: monochromatic varieties of white, yellow, various shades of pink, red, blue, lilac, purple and even black are widespread. And if you add to this varieties with a contrasting border, eye or star, with a bright mesh of veins on the main background, it becomes clear why this flower has so many fans. But like any plant, for long, lush flowering and unpretentious petunia, proper care is required.

You can find photos, names and characteristics of the best varieties of petunias on this page.

Currently, there is a huge variety of petunias. They appeared thanks to almost two centuries of painstaking work of breeders. These people were able to create a modern, sophisticated beauty from an unattractive plant that reached a height of 60 cm and had small single blue or white flowers. And work on obtaining new hybrids continues. Varieties are developed that are resistant to diseases and weather conditions, and the amazing colors and shapes of the petals of new hybrid plants never cease to amaze fans of this garden flower.

All varieties of petunias, depending on the size of the flowers and the external characteristics of the plants, can be divided into several main groups, within which there are many varieties. The following groups of petunias are distinguished.

Petunias are small-flowered.

These include varieties of petunias with numerous small flowers. The diameter of the flowers, as a rule, does not exceed 8 cm; they can be double or have a simple shape, with petals corrugated or wavy along the edge. Varieties of small-flowered petunia are unpretentious and resistant to rain and wind. Such plants look good in flower beds, containers, and hanging baskets.

Petunias are large-flowered.

This group is especially popular among gardeners. As the name suggests, it includes varieties of petunias with very large flowers, the diameter of which often reaches 12 cm. There are varieties with truly huge flowers - up to 16 cm in diameter. It is the large-flowered varieties of petunias that amaze with their fantastic colors and shapes of flowers. These plants are well suited for growing in pots, but can also decorate a flower bed in the garden.

Look how beautiful the small-flowered and large-flowered varieties of petunias are in these photos:

Dwarf petunias.

This group includes low-growing compact varieties with a height of 15–25 cm. These flowers especially love sunny places and, with proper care, look great in flower beds and containers.

Petunias are ampelous (cascading).

These plants differ from other varieties of petunias by creeping or drooping stems 80–150 cm long, densely covered with flowers. They can be planted in hanging flower pots or used to decorate the slope of an alpine hill. Some varieties of cascading petunias can be used for vertical gardening when decorating gazebos and hedges. Also, ampelous varieties of petunias can be planted in flower beds, where even one plant, depending on the variety, can occupy an area of ​​up to 1 m2.

Which small-flowered varieties of petunias are considered the best?

Varieties of small-flowered petunia have become popular among gardeners relatively recently. The plants form low, neat bushes that resemble a ball in shape. Bright flowers almost completely cover the adult bush. The diameter of the flowers of this variety of petunia is usually 5–7 cm, and their colors are very diverse: there are varieties with monochromatic flowers and with variegated ones. Double flowers of unusual shape, which attract the attention of lovers, are also found in this group along with simple ones. However, varieties and hybrids of small-flowered petunias have earned the love of gardeners not only due to the abundant colorful flowering that continues all summer. These plants are resistant to weather conditions and precipitation; they are not afraid of slight cold snaps, wind and rainy weather. Of course, all petunias suffer from bad weather, but it is the small-flowered varieties that tolerate it more easily and quickly restore their decorative appearance when warm sunny days arrive. Another advantage of these plants is their early start of flowering, compared to other varieties, which allows you to enjoy their beauty for a longer time.

The individual flowers of small-flowered varieties of petunias look quite simple compared, for example, to the exquisite, beautiful large-flowered forms. However, compact bushes covered with many flowers form a continuous bright carpet in a flower garden. Therefore, small-flowered petunias are most often used to decorate borders and ridges; they look very good in carpet flower beds and flower beds. These bright plants are also used to decorate containers and flowerpots, but planting in open ground creates the best conditions for abundant and long-lasting flowering.

The number of varieties of small-flowered petunia is huge. Next, you will find out which small-flowered varieties of petunias are considered the best.

Celebrity. This series of hybrids is characterized by an unusual flower color.

As you can see in the photo, the flowers of this variety of petunia can be monochromatic - intense purple, scarlet, pink and white:

The specimens look original, with brightly colored veins standing out against the main background, forming a dense network at the base of the funnel. Also in this series there are hybrids with two-tone bright colors of flowers - with a white center or with a white border and even with a white star on a contrasting background. All hybrids of the Celebrity series form compact bushes up to 30 cm high. Flowering is early and very abundant, the diameter of the flowers reaches 6–7 cm. The variety has good resistance to high and low temperatures and is little damaged by rain. Plants are capable of rapid regeneration in adverse weather conditions. Typically, hybrids of this series are used for group plantings in flower beds, because it is in the mass that their beauty is fully revealed.

Bonanza. Hybrids in this series combine the beauty of bright double flowers with long, abundant flowering and disease resistance. Flowers with a diameter of 5–6 cm with corrugated petals can be red, purple, pink, or two-colored. The plant is compact, well branched, stems up to 30–40 cm long. Hybrids are characterized by increased resistance to unfavorable growing conditions, they are able to maintain freshness and brightness of color for a long time. These plants are used to create compositions in flower beds, decorate borders and edgings.

Duo. This series of multi-flowered hybrid petunias features brightly colored double flowers that resemble carnations. The series includes plants with pink, scarlet, violet, lavender petals, and there are also two-colored ones - red-white and pink-white. The petals are slightly wavy. The plant forms a compact, well-branched spherical bush up to 35 cm high. Numerous flowers with a diameter of 5-6 cm almost completely cover the entire bush. The flowers are characterized by a durable texture, thanks to which they are not damaged by rain. All hybrids in this series begin flowering very early and do not lose their decorative properties until the first frost. They are light-loving and quite drought-resistant. This beautiful variety of petunias, when planted in groups in open ground, can decorate flower beds, garden beds, and borders. These flowers are also good for decorating flowerpots and containers.

Debonair. The series combines petunias with very interesting colors. The flowers can be soft pink with a yellowish center, and their shade changes with age, so the bush can contain both single-color and two-color flowers with different color intensities. There is also a hybrid in this series with a completely unique color: its velvety-black flowers, shimmering with a red-purple tint, cannot leave anyone indifferent. The most beautiful varieties of petunias of the Debonair series are distinguished by their strong growth, the ability to form a spherical bush up to 40 cm high. The bushes grow very dense, densely covered with flowers with a diameter of 6–8 cm. These hybrids can be used to create exquisite flower beds, both single-color and multi-colored in various combinations.

Prime time. This series includes hybrids with more than twenty types of colors. There are single-color flowers of traditional colors, and colors with dark veins in the center of the funnel, and two-color flowers in the form of a white star on a bright background.

Look at the photo - this one of the best varieties of small-flowered petunias has simple flowers, some hybrids have wavy edges, up to 7 cm in diameter:

The series is distinguished by early and abundant flowering. The bushes are compact, up to 30 cm high, and remain decorative throughout the summer. They grow equally well both in sunny places and in light shade. These petunias are drought-resistant and can withstand cold spells and light frosts. Plants are capable of rapid regeneration after exposure to adverse weather conditions. Delicate bright flowers allow you to create bright compositions in flower beds.

Carpet. This series includes petunia hybrids with more than twenty different colors: plain classic shades, with contrasting veins, for example, with yellow veins on white or red on a pink background, two-color with a contrasting middle and with a white star on a bright background. The diameter of the flowers is 6–7 cm. The plant forms a well-branched bush 25–35 cm high. This series of hybrids is distinguished by its increased resistance to high summer temperatures, and unlike other varieties that tend to stretch out in hot weather, it retains the compact shape of the bush longer. In addition, this variety is little damaged by rain and wind and is able to quickly restore its decorative properties. The plants are well suited for flower beds, borders, containers and hanging baskets.

Mirage. Hybrids of this series are highly resistant to all the vagaries of the weather; they equally well withstand lack of moisture, high temperatures, cold snaps and light frosts and are undemanding to the composition of the soil. The undoubted advantage of the plants in this series is the rich variety of colors. Flowers can be plain, with a network of bright veins, with a contrasting middle, or with a white star pattern on a colored background. Their diameter reaches 6–7 cm. The plant is compact, well branched, 30–40 cm high. These hybrids are an excellent choice for creating bright flower beds and borders; they will look great in hanging flowerpots and flowerpots.

Plum crystals. A hybrid of small-flowered petunia, forming compact bushes 30 cm high and up to 25 cm in diameter. An interesting feature of this plant is the ability of the flowers (they reach a diameter of 7 cm) to change color over time. So, after the bud opens, the color of the petals is pink-lilac, then they become light lilac, and at the end of flowering the petals acquire a pale lilac color. Numerous dark lilac veins stand out against the main background. As a result, the bush simultaneously contains flowers of different colors, it looks unusual and very beautiful. In a flowerbed, this variety of petunia can be combined with plants that have silver-colored leaves.

Picobella. Petunias of this variety form small compact spherical bushes with flowers up to 4–5 cm in diameter. Flower colors can be very diverse: white, red, pink, lavender, salmon, purple, with a white star on a red background. The height of the bush is 20–25 cm. The plants grow well in the soil, are undemanding to maintenance conditions, and have good resistance to adverse weather factors.

In the next section of the article you will find photos and descriptions of multi-flowered varieties of petunias.

The best low-growing and tall varieties of large-flowered petunias

The group of large-flowered petunias is the most popular and numerous. There is nothing surprising. It includes hundreds of varieties and hybrids with huge, amazingly beautiful flowers. The flowers usually reach a diameter of 10–12 cm, but there are varieties with flowers measuring 16 cm. The colors of the best large-flowered varieties of petunias are the most varied: both monochromatic, but most often two-colored - with contrasting stripes, veins, borders or colored centers. The petals can be smooth, wavy, corrugated, with a fringed edge; there are varieties with double flowers. From sowing to the beginning of flowering it usually takes 80–95 days.

There are several varieties of large-flowered petunia:

• large-flowered tall - forms spreading bushes up to 60 cm high with smooth flowers;
• large-flowered low - a compact bush 25–30 cm high, blooms with smooth flowers;
• large-flowered fringed - a bush 65–75 cm high, the flowers are fringed along the edge of the petals;
• large-flowered fringed low - the bush is more compact, up to 35 cm in height, the flowers are fringed;
• grandiflora superb - spreading bush, powerful shoots up to 50 cm high, flowers are large, usually wavy along the edge, with a dense network of dark veins. The flowering of Petunia grandiflora superb is not as abundant as that of other varieties;
• large-flowered superb low - forms a compact bush up to 40 cm high, the flowers are large, often with smooth edges of the petals, with dark venation on the main background;
• large-flowered terry - a spreading bush 50–60 cm high, the flowers are large, double, the petals can have either a smooth or a wavy edge.

Large-flowered varieties of petunias, although they enjoy well-deserved love among gardeners due to the variety of varieties, are more finicky and capricious in care than, for example, small-flowered ones. They react sharply to unfavorable weather conditions, stop blooming in cool and rainy weather, and if it rains for a long time, their shoots and leaves begin to rot. The flowers and leaves of large-flowered petunia are severely damaged by wind and rain, and the plants restore their activity quite slowly. Also, these petunias are more demanding on the composition of the soil and require proper regular watering.

But fans of these spectacular flowers should not be intimidated by difficulties. To avoid problems when growing large-flowered varieties of petunias, you should follow fairly simple rules. Of course, it is more convenient to plant plants of these varieties in containers and flowerpots, which, if necessary, can be removed to a protected place. But in a container it is difficult to get a powerful plant covered with a scattering of huge flowers. Therefore, for planting large-flowered petunias, choose the warmest, sunny, weather-protected places. Subject to regular watering, frequent fertilizing with complex fertilizers and removal of faded flowers, petunias will decorate flower beds and flower beds with bright colors throughout the summer.

Daddy. Spectacular hybrids of this series are distinguished by large (up to 10 cm in diameter) flowers of various colors - pink, light purple, lavender - with a network of dark long veins on the main background. The plants form medium compact bushes up to 30 cm high. The advantages of these varieties include an early start of flowering in the spring and good resistance to changes in weather conditions. But they, like all large-flowered petunias, are demanding on the content of nutrients in the soil, so when growing them it is necessary to regularly fertilize them with complex mineral fertilizer containing microelements. These hybrids can be used for group plantings in flower beds, as well as for decorating containers and flowerpots.

Picotee. A distinctive feature of petunias in this series are large flowers with a diameter of 9–10 cm with a highly corrugated edge of the petals. They can be red, crimson, blue-violet, purple with a wide white border. The height of this low-growing large-flowered variety of petunias is 25–30 cm. Flowering is abundant, the flowers densely cover the entire bush. Hybrids are highly resistant to disease. Their bright contrasting color is well suited for decorating ceremonial flower beds and flower beds, for carpet plantings, as well as for decorating vases and pots.

Hit parade. A series of hybrids with flowers reaching a diameter of 10 cm. Plants have a wide range of colors: there are white, pink, crimson, lilac, blue-violet shades. In some varieties, the flowers have a dark center and darker veins that stand out against the main background. There are hybrids with white star-shaped stripes on a red, burgundy and purple background. The shape of the flowers is simple or with a slightly wavy edge. Plants of this series are characterized by very early flower formation, compared to other varieties. These petunias form profusely flowering low bushes up to 25–30 cm with small leaves. Hybrids of this series are used for group plantings in flower beds.

Hulahoop. This series of hybrid petunias is distinguished by a very early (on average 12–14 days earlier than other varieties of large-flowered petunias) onset of flowering. Plants form medium-sized, compact, well-branched bushes. The height of this low-growing variety of petunias is 25–30 cm, abundantly strewn with velvety large flowers. The color of the flowers is crimson, red, violet, lilac, they all have a wide white stripe along the wavy edge of the petals. Hybrids are light-loving, fairly drought-resistant, and prefer light, fertile soils. The series is ideal for growing in flowerbeds, borders, borders, baskets and containers.

Aladdin. Hybrids of this series form a compact bush up to 35 cm high with small leaves, densely covered with bright velvety flowers. Particularly large ones can reach a diameter of 13 cm. The colors of the flowers are very diverse: there are hybrids with white, pink, red, dark purple flowers, plain or with a light yellow center. The edges of the petals are strongly corrugated; when the flower opens, they bend towards the base. Plants are drought-resistant and tolerate rain and wind. They are great for planting in flower beds and gardens.

Prism. A popular series of large-flowered petunia, characterized by early, long-lasting and abundant flowering. Hybrids form powerful, compact, well-branched bushes 25–30 cm high. Spectacular flowers reach 10 cm in diameter. Their coloring is very unusual: against the main background, veins of a contrasting color stand out in an openwork dense weave, for example, on a white background there may be red, purple or yellow veins, on a pink background – red. Plants of this variety look great when planted in a garden or container.

Falcon. Hybrids of this series begin to bloom early. Compact plants up to 25 cm high branch well and bloom luxuriantly. The flowers are large, of the most varied colors - both plain and with contrasting veins, there are hybrids with corrugated edges of the petals. The plants withstand unfavorable weather conditions and are well suited for planting in flower beds and flower beds.

Afrodita. A very interesting group of hybrids with large flowers (8–9 cm in diameter) of various colors. The edges of the petals are strongly wavy and fringed. Plants form compact bushes 35 cm high. Flowering is abundant and long-lasting. These plants tolerate changing weather conditions well and are drought-resistant. They prefer light, fertile soils. Petunias of this series will perfectly decorate flower beds and flower beds, and can also be grown in containers.

Frillytunia. This series of hybrids has flowers of a very unusual shape - they are large, 10–12 cm in diameter, the flower tube is wavy, with a strongly fringed edge, white, dark pink or purple. Such hybrids form compact, highly branched bushes up to 45 cm high. The flowering is lush - one plant can have 10–15 blooming flowers at the same time. These petunias look especially good when planted in groups in flower beds and flower beds.

Jabot. The petunias of the presented series can be called unique. The shape and size of the flowers are unlike other varieties. Huge flowers up to 12 cm in size with a highly corrugated edge look extremely fragile. In fact, the flower cup is very dense and supports the shape of the petals well, so the hybrids of this series have good resistance to rain and wind. The color of the flowers is purple, violet and pink with a darker center due to the contrasting veins. The plant is compact, up to only 35 cm in height, so large unusual flowers look simply excellent on the bush. These hybrids can be used to decorate flower beds and in container planting.

Double cascade. The series refers to double large-flowered petunias. Plants are semi-compact, 25–35 cm high, well branched. Large flowers with a diameter of 10–13 cm resemble carnations: they are double, with wavy edges of the petals. Flowers can have a variety of colors - pink in various shades, lavender with dark veins, purple. Another advantage of these hybrids is the earlier onset of flowering compared to other large-flowered terry petunias. Hybrids of this series are used for decorating flower beds and planting in flowerpots. For lush flowering, they need good care and abundant feeding.

Below is a description of the varieties of dwarf petunias.

The most beautiful terry and ordinary varieties of dwarf petunias

A relatively recently appeared group of dwarf petunias immediately won the hearts of many amateur gardeners. These plants form compact spherical bushes 15–25 cm high, almost completely covered with a large number of small, only 2–4 cm in diameter, bright flowers. Abundant, long-term flowering ensures decorative plants throughout the summer. The advantage of these varieties is their excellent resistance to adverse weather conditions and precipitation. Since dwarf petunias are especially light-loving, sunny, open places are chosen for planting. Flowering occurs 60–70 days after sowing the seeds. These plants are most often used in carpet plantings, to create a background around single plants and contrast the design of flower beds and borders.

There are not as many varieties of dwarf petunia as, for example, large-flowered or ampelous. Let's get acquainted with the most popular of them:

Fantasy. The plants form a compact spherical bush with a diameter of up to 25 cm. The color of small smooth flowers (up to 4 cm in diameter) can be monochromatic - white, pink, red, purple - or with a contrasting middle and veins. Flowering is abundant and continues until the first frost. The plant is characterized by good resistance to adverse weather factors. Hybrids in this series are perfect for creating bright borders, decorating flower beds and containers.

Merlin. The diameter of an ordinary flower in hybrids of this series reaches a size of 6 cm. The color palette is varied: there are plain white, red, pink, salmon, purple tones, as well as red and purple with a white center or a white border along the edge of the petals. The plants form a compact bush 20–25 cm high. Abundantly flowering bushes retain their decorative properties throughout the entire flowering period. Hybrids are distinguished by their unpretentiousness to growing conditions and are resistant to adverse weather conditions. These petunias are used as a ground cover plant when creating bright flower beds, borders, and ridges.

Erfurt dwarf. The hybrids of this series have unusually beautiful lace double flowers. Small flowers acquire an elegant appearance thanks to the fringed edge of the petals. Their color can be one-color or two-color, for example, bright pink with lighter edges or crimson with purple edges of the petals. Terry petunias of this variety grow up to 15–20 cm in height. These petunias do not lose their decorative properties under the influence of wind and rain and can delight with their beauty until the first frost. They are suitable for planting both in open ground in flower beds and borders, and for containers.

Limbo. The Limbo series includes amazing hybrids of petunias, which, despite the small size of the bushes, bloom with huge flowers. The bush of these petunias is compact, well branched, 15–20 cm high. The plants do not stretch when grown in open ground. Hybrids form numerous huge (up to 12 cm in diameter) flowers that cover the entire bush. Flowering is abundant and long lasting. The color of flowers can be very diverse. Plants are resistant to adverse weather conditions and are able to quickly recover after rain. The flowering period begins earlier than other large-flowered petunias. Petunias of the Limbo series can be used to decorate flower beds, flower beds, borders and edgings.

The best ampelous (cascade) varieties of petunias for hanging flowerpots: photos and characteristics

Colorful ampelous (cascading) petunia forms long hanging shoots, reaching a length of 1.5 m, abundantly covered with flowers. It is deservedly considered one of the most interesting varieties of petunia. This group includes a huge number of varieties that differ in color, flower size, stem length and requirements for living conditions.

The best varieties of ampelous petunias can be divided into:

• surfinias, which are highly valued for their wide selection of colors, early onset of flowering, rapid growth and good resistance to adverse weather conditions;
• cascading petunias. They, unlike the ampelous ones, which form long, cascading shoots, direct their shoots upward and to the sides. As they grow, their flexible thick shoots, strewn with flowers, begin to hang down under their weight;
• semi-ampelous varieties that form shorter stems.

The best popular varieties of petunias in this group for pots, containers and for use in flower beds are presented below.

Easy wave. Hybrids of this series belong to large-flowered ampelous petunias. Plants form bushes up to 30 cm high with shoots 70–80 cm long. The series is distinguished by powerful growth and abundant flowering, in which the flowers cover almost the entire plant. The flowers are large, 7–8 cm in diameter, can be monochromatic, with a lighter center, with dark prominent veins, and also with a white star on a bright background. These petunias are well suited for hanging baskets; in this case, each plant should have at least 7 liters of substrate. When the hybrids of the presented series are planted in open ground, they grow strongly on the ground and form a continuous carpet of bright flowers.

Ramblin' Plants form bushes up to 35 cm high, shoots 60–80 cm long. The flowers of this one of the best varieties of cascading petunias are medium in size, up to 7 cm in diameter. They can be of various shades of pink, lavender, purple, as well as two-tone - light lilac with white and salmon with white. Plants bloom 2 weeks earlier than similar varieties and are distinguished by abundant, long-lasting flowering. Hybrids of this series look impressive in flower beds, containers and hanging baskets.

Explorer. The “Explorer” series refers to ampelous (cascading) petunias. These flowers tend to grow strongly and quickly. Plants form powerful shoots 80–100 cm long. Flowers are medium in size (5–7 cm in diameter), with a glossy waxy surface that repels water. The color is very diverse: white, pink, red, purple, violet. The middle of the flowers is darker, with bright veins. Hybrids of this series are resistant to adverse weather conditions and quickly recover after rain. Flowering occurs early and continues even in autumn, with shorter daylight hours. Petunia varieties can be used both in hanging flowerpots and as ground cover.

Super cascade. Hybrids form strong, spreading plants that form a wide bush. Large flowers reach a size of 10–13 cm.

As you can see in the photo, this variety of ampelous petunias is represented by plants of various colors, among which there are white, pink, salmon, purple, red and lilac shades:

The plants are characterized by an early onset of flowering and retain their decorative properties until October. These petunias have good resistance to adverse weather conditions. They are suitable for decorating flower beds and hanging baskets.

Wave. Plants form bushes of only 13–18 cm in height, while the length of the shoots reaches 100–120 cm. Flowers up to 7 cm in diameter can be light pink, pink, lavender, purple, violet in color. Abundant flowering continues from June to October. Hybrids are photophilous, drought-resistant, resistant to rain and wind and grow well in any nutritious soil. These vigorous plants can be used as groundcovers in flowerbeds and flower beds, as well as in container planting and hanging baskets.

Minitunia. Hybrids belonging to this series form shoots up to 90 cm long, strewn with small flowers. Their color can be pink, light pink with bright pink veins in the center of the cup, white with pink veins, purple with a darker center. The plants are highly resistant to adverse weather conditions, which makes it possible to grow abundantly flowering bushes even during prolonged rains. Using these hybrids you can create decorative compositions in flower beds and hanging baskets.

Supertunia. Hybrids belong to large-flowered cascade petunias. Plants form a cascade up to 80–90 cm, the shoots are strewn with small (5–6 cm in diameter) flowers. This series is valued for its inflorescence colors, which are unique to this group. Flowers are monochromatic (pink, lavender, purple); darker veins may stand out against the main background. There are also flowers with a white or darker center in relation to the main background. These varieties are characterized by a high growth rate and good resistance to the influence of rain and wind, as well as unpretentiousness to growing conditions.

Tidal wave. Very beautiful plants, they form shoots up to 80 cm long. At first the shoots grow upward, but as they grow they begin to droop. Large flowers with a diameter of 7–10 cm can be white, plain or with a yellow center, pink, red, with an expressive white star on a bright pink or purple background. These varieties of petunias can be used for pots and containers, and they also look great as ground cover plants in flower beds and flower beds.

Waterfall. This series of hybrids belongs to cascading large-flowered terry petunias. Plants are distinguished by fast powerful growth, excellent branching, and early flowering. The bushes bloom profusely with large double flowers with wavy edges of the petals. The color palette includes pink and purple shades of varying intensities. Flowering lasts from June to October. The advantage of hybrids in this series is their very high resistance to adverse weather conditions. Such petunias are ideal for creating bright compositions in flower beds, decorating borders, planting in containers and hanging baskets.

Those who are faced with choosing varieties of petunias for their garden are advised to familiarize themselves with the following tips:

• Among the variety of varieties of petunias, you can choose plants to decorate each area of ​​the garden. For example, small-flowered petunias are suitable for flower beds and borders, and ampelous petunias are suitable for alpine gardens or planting in containers;
• The modern assortment of petunias is huge. Beginning gardeners, when choosing a variety, should give preference to plants that are most resistant to various diseases and adverse weather conditions;
• large-flowered varieties are the most demanding to environmental conditions. Rain and wind, which severely damage delicate flowers and leaves of plants, are especially terrible for them. In cool, rainy weather, these varieties stop blooming.

In this video you can watch different varieties of petunias and get recommendations for choosing plants:

Petunia is a widespread plant, one of the most beloved by gardeners. The flowers of the plant have a variety of colors and shades, shapes and sizes.

Breeders have created, and are still creating, a huge number of varieties of this crop. The variety of varieties allows you to grow it in pots, in pots, in flower beds, in borders, and in devices for vertical gardening.

Plants are grown in open ground, planted in floor and hanging pots and vases. With their help they design, decorate alleys, create.

The following varieties of petunias are distinguished:

• Ampelous;
• Bush;
• Cascade.

In the title photo is a representative of a special series of petunias—sweetunia “Sweetunia White Merlot”.

Hanging and for flowerpots

Ampelous petunias are lovers of warmth and sun. In this regard, the plant is more common in warm countries than in Russia.

Ampelous petunias are beautiful to frame balconies and windows. The shoots of the plant are long and hanging, growing downwards. It loves light and sun, grows quickly and has very lush flowering. Flower sizes vary. Perfect for planting in pots, vases, including hanging ones.

Ampel varieties

Easy Wave- American variety, is an improved form of the Wave variety. Easy Wave is one of the easiest varieties to grow. The colors of the plant are varied: red, pink, purple, blue, yellow, burgundy. More counts semi-ampella petunia, since they form a spherical or dome-shaped crown. Most often, the plant is planted in floor pots, but it is also often used in hanging ones. The variety is also planted in open ground. Scourges can reach lengths up to 1 meter. One plant requires about 8 liters of soil.

Variety of shades of the Easy Wave variety series

Easy Wave blooms very densely, even the foliage is almost invisible, different colors bloom at the same time. This allows you to create a variety of multi-color compositions. Height - about 35 cm. Prefers sun, blooms until the onset of frost.

Surfinia- a variety series popular all over the world. Grows quickly and is not afraid of adverse weather conditions. The flowers of the plant are large and have a variety of colors: white, purple, blue, red, purple and others. Grows up to 70 cm. The flower prefers sun or partial shade.

Surfinia in a hanging pot

Surfinia is most often planted in hanging pots or floor ones. It is less commonly grown directly in open ground. One of the newest varieties of the Surfinia series is the Table Yellow variety. These petunias combine perfectly with other hanging forms. The flowers are small in size and have yellow veins.

Surfinia Table Yellow

Shock Wave- another ampelous variety from the Wave series. It is distinguished by the small size of flowers and leaves. The variety is not afraid of either rain or wind. It is grown in floor and hanging containers, sometimes in open ground. To grow one plant, you need to take about 8 liters of soil. Colors: white, blue, pink, yellow.

Petunia Shock Wave in a hanging pot

Opera Supreme- This is a Japanese ampelous petunia. The length of daylight hours does not matter for this variety. Growing is not particularly difficult. The flowers are small in size. The plant forms lashes up to 1 meter long.

Opera Supreme in a floor pot

Looks great on balconies and in hanging vases. Sometimes they are grown in open ground. For one plant you need to take about 8 liters of soil. In order for the flowering to be abundant, regular feeding of the plant and removal of wilted shoots is necessary. The colors are varied: white, blue, pink, purple and others.

Bush petunias

Bush petunias are the most common subgroup of this beautiful crop. Colorfulness, variety and many varieties are the hallmarks of bush petunias. The flowers are large, richly colored, and have a variety of shades.

Varieties

Daddy is a variety series of large-flowered bush petunia. This is a plant with numerous large flowers. Height is about 25 cm. Daddy is not afraid of wind and rainy weather, and is also resistant to drought. This variety loves the sun. The plant is used to decorate flower beds and garden beds. Daddy is also grown in balcony and garden containers.

The flowers come in blue, red, hot pink, white and others.

Picotee- one of the most popular bush varieties of petunias. The large flowers of this plant have a variety of shades. Petals have a characteristic white edge, which gives them a very elegant look. The plant is not afraid of rain. The bushes are about 25 cm high. The plant blooms all summer until the onset of frost.

Pikoti is grown in balcony boxes, vases and hanging baskets. The plant also looks great in flower beds. The alleys are decorated with them.

Storm- a series of large-flowered bush petunias. They will be a wonderful decoration for your home, balcony or garden. Plants are not afraid of rainy and windy weather. The flowers of the plant are large and round in shape. Gray rot is not harmful to the flowers of the Storm series, so if the summer can be damp, this is an excellent choice. The bush has a height of about 35 cm. The soil for planting this variety must be rich in nutrients.

Petunia Storm Lavender

The variety of shades is not inferior to other variety series; the flowers are purple, purple, pink, white, and red.

Petunia Storm is often used in landscaping city parks and alleys.

Polaris is a bush annual variety of petunias from Aelita. This comparative new variety will delight even the most experienced gardeners. The plant is not afraid of heat, rain or wind. The plant grows quickly. Flowering is early and very abundant. A huge number of flowers hide the long shoots of the plant. Color height is about 30 cm.

Petunia Polaris

Petunia Polaris will be a wonderful decoration for your garden or balcony. It looks great in flowerpots, hanging baskets, as well as on balconies and.

Vegetative

Vegetative plants are those that reproduce exclusively by cuttings. Cuttings are brought to Russia from various countries, for example, Holland and America.

The root system of these flowers is small. The shoots grow, forming large colorful caps, and look great in floor and hanging flowerpots.

The best varieties

Cardinal- This is a vegetative variety of crop. The flowers have a rich purple color. The edges of the petals are slightly corrugated. The cardinal begins to bloom early. Flowering continues until frost. Resistant to adverse conditions. The growth is very powerful, the flowering is abundant.

Papaya It is distinguished by incredible abundant flowering, the leaves are almost invisible. Height is about 20 cm. Numerous orange flowers form a hat. All summer until late autumn it pleases the eye with its flowering.

Cascadias Rim It is distinguished by ease of reproduction and unpretentiousness. The foliage is very dense. Cascadias Rome is characterized by abundant flowering. This ornamental crop visually resembles a dense spherical bush.

Cascade form

Cascading petunia is an excellent choice for decorating gazebos, balconies and loggias. The shoots of these plants are long and curly. They are growing in all directions. A flowering, overgrown bush will require quite a lot of space.

It is best to grow cascading forms in hanging pots. One plant requires about 5 liters of soil.

The best varieties of cascading petunias

Ramblin- a series of cascading petunias native to America. The flowers of the plants are large in size. Most often, Ramblin is grown in floor pots and vases, but the variety also looks great in hanging containers, as well as in open ground. For better flowering, you need to take about 10 liters of soil per plant, regularly feed the flower, and remove wilted shoots. The height of the plant does not exceed 30 cm.

There are many different colors of the plant: white, pink, red, purple and others. Pictured above is Ramblin' with peach blossoms.

Gioconda- one of the most popular varietal varieties of cascade petunia. It is distinguished by long shoots up to 1 meter and a huge number of flowers. The height of the plant reaches 20 cm. The flowers are small. Gioconda loves light. Flowering early. The flowers come in purple, pink, scarlet, orange and more.

Gioconda can be grown both in open ground and in hanging flowerpots. Hanging long curly shoots from flower pots resemble garlands with numerous flowers.

Typhoon has no analogues among other petunia cultivars. The plant blooms for a long time. The stems are long and powerful. The plant grows very quickly, a huge number of small flowers are formed. Blooms until frost.

Typhoon is grown in containers and also in flower beds. In open ground, one plant grows over an area of ​​2 sq.m. The plant loves the sun and regular feeding. The plant quickly recovers after worsening weather conditions in the form of rain and strong winds.

The best low-growing varieties

Low-growing plants are those whose height is does not exceed 30 cm. Low-growing petunias can be either double or cascading.

Terry petunia Valentine- this is a hybrid. Its height is no more than 30 cm. Double flowers have fringed edges. The color of the buds is deep salmon.

Variety Valentine

Valentin is ideal for growing in borders and flower beds. The plant blooms from early summer until the onset of frost. The flower prefers light and is not afraid of drought. To grow a flower, nutritious soil is required.

Height Pirouet does not exceed 15 cm. The flowers are double and very large. The plant is suitable for planting in flower beds, balcony containers and flowerpots. The flower is picky about soil. The soil for growing must be enriched with nutrients.

The flowers are two-colored: red-white, white-purple, white-pink.

Pirouette and Aladdin

Espresso Frappe is a new variety of dwarf petunias. Combines all the best qualities of the Espresso series plants. It is characterized by short stature and compactness. The flowers are large with curly petals. The diameter of the flower is 10 cm. The height of the flower does not exceed 25 cm.

Espresso Frappe

Espresso Frappe is an excellent choice for growing in pots. Thanks to the short stems, the flowers rise very impressively above the leaves. The flowers have purple, pink, red, burgundy colors.

short Duvet) is distinguished not only by its compactness, but also by the large size of its flowers. They are mainly grown in open ground. During flowering periods, plants appear as a beautiful flower carpet. The flowers are spectacularly raised above the foliage. They are colored: white, pink, red, blue and salmon.

Petunia hybrid Duvet, salmon shade - Salmon.

The height of an adult bush does not exceed 20 cm. The variety is distinguished by early flowering. Not afraid of rain and heavy watering. Petunias are ideal for city flower beds, summer cottages and balconies.

For flower beds

Flower growers and landscape designers very often use petunia to create and decorate flower beds. They create monoflower beds from petunias alone, and they are also combined with other flowers and even shrubs. What varieties are best to plant in flower beds?

Tidal Wave- an excellent choice for decorating a flower bed. This is one of the tallest petunias. Its height can reach 55 cm. The flowers are of medium size, but their large number gives the splendor of this petunia. The variety is considered one of the best available for sale. Shoots reach a length of over 1 meter.

The brightly colored flowers with distinct veins come in red, white, pink and purple. All colors are very saturated. Resistant to the most adverse weather conditions.

Tidal Wave

Explorer often used by gardeners as a ground cover. This ampelous petunia has the ability to grow greatly. The lashes grow up to 100 cm. Flowering begins in the spring and ends in mid-autumn.

This variety loves warmth and light, does not tolerate shadow, cold and drought. The flowers are medium in size and have a waxy texture. Colors: red, white, lavender, pink and hot pink, purple.

Sophistica- relatively new. Characterized by rapid growth and development. All petunias bloom at the same time, which is a huge plus for the flower bed. It grows very well and evenly. One plant has about 10 flowers. The growth of the crop is up to 40 cm. The flowers are large in size and have a bright, rich color. Colors: blue, light pink, yellow-lilac, blueberry, yellow.

Sophistica Blue Morn

Particular attention should be paid to petunia Sophistica Blackberry. Its flowers have a rich reddish-blackberry color, almost black. The variety pleases with its flowering from May until the onset of the first frost. For flower beds, it is advisable to combine the variety with plants of other colors (white, red, etc.) so that the flower bed does not look gloomy. It is very difficult to capture the exact color of velvet flowers in a photo, especially in staged ones, but the photo below more or less truthfully conveys the shade.

Blackberry sophistry

Multiflora

Multiflora are multi-flowered petunias. Varietal varieties and hybrids of multi-flowered petunias are distinguished by an abundance of medium-sized flowers. These plants are resistant to any adverse weather conditions. Single ones are visually similar to flower balls, and in flower beds they resemble a continuous flower carpet.

Among the multi-flowered varieties, the following should be highlighted:

Merlin is a perennial multi-flowered petunia, but is grown as an annual. The variety is easy to grow. The culture prefers the sun and easily tolerates light frosts, drought and rain. There are about 17 bud colors. There are not only monochromatic flowers. There are also ones with veins and a border of a different color. This compact petunia with small but numerous flowers is ideal for landscaping verandas and flower beds. It is considered short because its height does not exceed 25 cm.

Merlin Blue Morn

Mambo- a low-growing annual petunia belonging to the group of multi-flowered plants (multiflora). This is a very popular crop in floriculture. The color of the buds is varied. Mambo pleases with its abundant flowering all season long.

It is used to decorate flower beds, various compositions, and can also be grown at home. Goes well with other flowers: marigolds, coleus, and others.

Mambo red and Mambo Purple

Unpretentious varieties

Petunia is an unpretentious garden crop. Most varieties are undemanding to soil. They are not afraid of rain and wind. The only thing that all petunias love is warmth. Therefore, it is advisable to grow the flower in sunny places or in partial shade.

The plant is afraid of frost, so for the winter it is brought into a warm room, home or onto the veranda. The crop is perennial, but it is very difficult for it to survive the winter in Russia, so in our country it is grown as an annual. It is possible to grow beautiful petunia in Siberia, especially since there are varieties that are resistant to light frosts, but proper care and selection of varieties is necessary.

Pikobella- a very easy variety to grow due to its resistance to bad weather. This varietal variety is more tolerant than others to all kinds of unfavorable weather conditions. However, Picobella does not tolerate frost and lack of light. This is a small-flowered crop with numerous small flowers.

The multi-flowered Snow Globe variety will decorate any garden plot or balcony without creating much trouble for the owner. Beautiful white flowers will delight you with their abundant blooms until frost. This culture is not afraid of rain, wind or drought.

Snowball

The largest

Plants of the grandiflora group have the largest flowers.

Triumph is a variety of petunias grandiflora. Double flowers are very large, up to 16 cm in diameter. They grow up to 60 cm. Triumph is grown in a variety of flower beds and on balconies.

Triumph from Aelita.

Large varieties should also include Limbo. The diameter of its flowers can reach 12 cm. The culture itself is low-growing. This variety is weather resistant. Grown in flower beds, containers, and on balconies.

Limbo petunias series

Variety Prism also applies to large plants. The flowers have a diameter of 8-10 cm. This is a compact and low-growing crop. Flowering very early. The colors are different. Prism is grown in flower beds and ridges.

Petunia from the Prism series, color Blackberry Sundae.

In landscape design

The plant is very popular in landscape design. It is used to create flower beds, flower beds, ridges, borders. The flower is grown in floor and wall-mounted pots and flowerpots. They also decorate balconies.

The photo below shows a beautiful large urban flowerbed. This is a monoflower. It consists only of petunias. But they have different colors. Planted in straight vertical lines.

Here, ampelous representatives of this culture are grown in large containers, which are located at different levels. Each of the presented compositions uses plants of the same variety and color.

In this photo, petunias are planted along the fence. They are all the same variety and the same color. They bloom densely and evenly.

The photo shows the multiflora of the Merlin series. Varieties: blue and pink. Planted in outdoor pots.

This flowerbed is not only made of petunias. Bright orange marigolds grow in the center. Around them are bright pink petunia. And around her there was a beautiful coleus.

The photo shows a luxurious multi-level flowerbed of ampelous petunias of different colors and morning glory sweet potatoes.

Multi-level flower bed made of stones. The top level contains petunias that are bright pale and pale pink. Yellow, light orange and dark orange grow at the bottom.

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