Petunia multiflorous

Any gardener dreams of growing a real greenhouse in his country house. Therefore, very often these ornamental plants are planted on their plots. Today we will introduce you to such a variety as multi-flowered petunia, which has beautiful inflorescences of a variety of colors.

It should also be said that this flower is considered quite unpretentious. However, there are still some secrets of cultivation. These miniature plants adorn household plots in many regions of our country. And even long rains are not terrible for this plant.

In this article we will tell you about the features of the variety, the rules of planting and growing. And also about the possible problems that novice gardeners will have to face. In any case, the information provided will be extremely useful to you.

Petunia multiflorous: description of the plant

These petunias date back to the 18th century. And since then they have not lost their popularity. The species diversity of this flower was replenished by the breeders of the United States of America. From there, many varieties have spread across the globe. The main difference between this petunia variety is that the inflorescence of plants of different colors, and their number is simply enormous.

This multiflora amazes gardeners with its color variety. Of course, this is considered a significant advantage over other types of flowering plants. Colored petunias have an excellent aesthetic appearance. This plant is often pruned to give the plants an interesting shape.

However, the flowers of petunias are also monochromatic. Let's introduce you to the most common varieties of multi-flowered petunia. Believe me, there are a huge number of them now.

Glafira considered one of the most beautiful flowers. It blooms already at the beginning of summer, it grows in height to about 30 centimeters. She can do without water for a long time, so weekend summer residents love this plant very much. The color of petunia is saturated, purple, even with waterlogging of the soil, petunia quickly recovers.

Another variety is Mirage... The flowers of this plant are large, white or pink with stripes. Sometimes the flowers are even lilac. An interesting feature of this variety is that the stripes are either white on pink or pink on white. So the flowers will be uniquely diverse.

petunia multi-flowered variety Mirage

Let's introduce you to the variety - celebrity. These plants are also resistant to drought, but they also do not care about heavy rainfall. They form flowers of completely different shades, and a mixture of colors can form on one plant.

Another variety of petunia has a beautiful feminine name - Sofia... These are rather short plants, and the flowers are compact. Moreover, they even come in two colors, pink or blue-violet.

If you want to plant a low-growing variety on your site, then choose Princess. It also blooms beautifully. But to unfavorable weather conditions it is completely undemanding. Petunia withstands drought well, but it is also not afraid of heavy rainfall. It is advisable to plant it on fertile soil in a well-lit place.

We are glad to present you Vasilisa the Wise, a multi-colored petunia that can bloom until late autumn. She is very bright and short.

In fact, at present, this culture has so many varieties that an article will not be enough for us to list all the species diversity of this plant.Surely you can find a suitable variety that will become a real decoration of your garden.

Petunia multiflorous f1 - planting

Petunia multiflora is grown seedling method... It is best to start sowing seeds at the end of winter. Petunia develops extremely slowly, so seedlings should be taken care of in advance. To grow, you will need to provide the seedlings with good lighting.

If you do not want to build artificial lighting, then you can plant a petunia in early spring. At this time, the plants usually have enough light on the windowsill. The seeds have a small percentage of germination, so it is best to plant the petunia densely enough. Rest assured that not all seeds will sprout, even if you provide the plants with ideal germination conditions.

The soil must be fertile. You can prepare the land yourself or buy it in a specialized agricultural store. Make sure the soil is loose. Often sand, peat or humus are added to the soil for this. The prepared containers must be filled with soil. Moreover, you should definitely sift the topmost layer of soil.

This is necessary in order for the seeds to germinate better. Some time before planting the seeds, you need to intensively moisten the soil, and spread the seeds evenly on the surface of the ground. Watering should be done from a spray bottle so as not to wash off the seeds with a stream of water. Then you will need to add loose earth to the surface of the soil and cover the container with a film.

This is done in order to create the optimal temperature regime. A glass lid is also suitable for this. The container with seeds is recommended to be placed in a warm place. After about 7 days, the first shoots will appear. This means that the film will need to be removed.

Remember to ventilate the room. Seedlings are recommended to be watered with a spray bottle. Condensation should also be removed; waterlogging of the soil should not be allowed. Sometimes you can spray plants with a weak pink solution of potassium permanganate to disinfect them.

Seedlings should be watered as needed, sometimes soil should be poured into the container in order for the root system to develop better.

Multi-flowered creeping petunias: growing

petunia multifloral variety Deboneir Cherry Black

When three good healthy leaves appear on the plants, you will need to dive the seedlings. Before that, the soil should be well moistened. Do this very carefully, do not damage the stems of the plants. Remove the seedlings carefully from the soil. In order to transplant seedlings into separate containers, you must first fill them with the same nutrient soil.

After you transplant the petunias, you should also moisten the soil well and cover the plants with paper. Pay special attention to plants during this period, as it is difficult for petunias to adapt to new conditions.

Moisten the soil a little constantly. It is best to water the plants several times a week. From a spray bottle, you can moisten the leaves several times a day. Approximately 7 days after the pick, you can feed the seedlings.

For this, both root and foliar methods are used. If we talk about purchased products, then we should highlight such drugs as solution, kemira, as well as some other specialized mixtures. Usually, such fertilizers are diluted in water, and the resulting composition is watered with petunias.

Usually, multi-flowered plants begin to delight their owners after two and a half or three months. As you understand, it is at this time that the petunia begins to bloom. However, before you transplant the seedlings into open ground, you need to harden the plant well.

To do this, it is advisable to start taking the seedlings out into the open air. Leave the plants there for several hours, every day increasing the time the petunia stays outside. Plants can also be placed in a cool place.

Take care of the new plant habitat in advance. The site where you plan to plant petunia, I should dig it up, add humus there. In no case should fresh manure be added to the soil, otherwise you will infect the soil with fungi. And such fertilization will not bring any benefit to plants.

Multiflower petunia is afraid of frost, therefore, seedlings should be planted only when the cold has finally receded. If you grow the seedlings correctly, then these flowers will delight you throughout the season, until late autumn.

Don't forget about distance. These plants should be planted at a distance of 30 or 40 centimeters from each other. After planting, petunia is recommended to be watered only with warm water. Many varieties of this crop are quite drought tolerant. However, in intense heat, it is advisable to water the petunias.

Remember that the larger the flower, the more moisture the plants will need. In order for the petunia to bloom longer, you need to periodically feed the plants with complex fertilizers.

Possible problems

petunia multiflorous variety Mambo

Of course, if you are a professional gardener, then it will not be difficult for you to grow this flower. But what about novice summer residents, because everyone wants to please themselves with a beautiful flower bed.

Remember that in the process of growing flowering petunias, you may well have a variety of problems. Therefore, carefully study this paragraph of the article and be careful.

• First, you should pay attention to the weather. Do not transplant seedlings outdoors on a sunny day. In order for the plants to better adapt to the new conditions, you need to transfer the seedlings outside during the cool time. To keep the water balance at an optimal level, gardeners recommend mulching the topsoil with peat. This will also protect the plants from repeated frost. Very often, petunias are planted in some containers and put out on the street. Remember that the height of the sides of such boxes should be no more than 5 centimeters. Otherwise, the plants will stretch out strongly, and in a strong wind they will surely break.
• Secondly, do not forget that when growing petunias in boxes and vases, drainage holes should be made in the bottom in advance. Otherwise, due to waterlogging of the soil, the plants will suffer. However, petunias do not tolerate drought, so do not forget to water. Flowers that are grown in pots require more moisture than plants in the open field.
• Thirdly, do not forget to feed the seedlings. This should be done best in the evening. If you moisten the soil during the day, the petunia can get burned.

Petunias are multiflorous. About diseases and pests

petunia multiflora variety Multiflora

Many-flowered petunia is often sick, so you should carry out examinations and processing on time. If moisture accumulates on the site, and the soil is acidic enough, then very often dark spots form on the plants, this is blackleg. Petunias are susceptible to this fungus. It is advisable to remove all diseased plants from the site, and disinfect the place with fungicides.

Another common fungal disease is powdery mildew... It also develops due to waterlogging of the soil and sudden changes in temperature. A gray bloom begins to form on the leaves, and the plant begins to die. Therefore, you will need to cut off all infected leaves in time, and treat the plants with sulfur solution.

If speak about pests that settle on the site, then most often these are spider mites, whiteflies and, of course, aphids. In order to get rid of these harmful insects, it is recommended to treat the plants with insecticides.

Follow our recommendations and be sure: with proper care, multi-colored petunias will definitely delight you, you just have to wait a little.