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Petunia Surfinia Pure Raspberry

Petunia x surfinia Pure Raspberry
Surfinia Petunia

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A beautiful vigour for this brand new floriferous and early petunia, flowering until the first frost. The plants, in a well-regular dome shape with flowers displaying an almost fluorescent pink-red colour, will fill any hanging basket or planter in 6 weeks, suitable for welcoming them on the terrace or balcony. Easy to grow in the sun, in fertile, light and fresh soil.
Flower size
5 cm
Height at maturity
25 cm
Spread at maturity
60 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -4°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time April to May
Recommended planting time March to June
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Flowering time May to October
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Description

The Petunia 'Pure Raspberry' is a brand new hybrid variety that stands out for the exceptionally vibrant color of its flowers. This variety displays single funnel-shaped flowers in a bright pink-purple shade that can be noticed from afar. The plants form regular domes and bloom early in the season, continuing until October. This annual plant is easy to grow. Its fast growth and abundant flowering make it a great addition to a terrace or garden for almost 6 months, with minimal maintenance.

Hybrid petunias are all derived from several plants native to the warm regions of South America. The Petunia 'Pure Raspberry' is a mutation of the variety 'Raspberry Star' that does not have the white star pattern on its flowers. It belongs to the Solanaceae family, closely related to ornamental tobacco, and its foliage also contains alkaloids. This variety quickly forms a round and dense clump measuring 25 to 35 cm (10 to 14in) in height and 40 to 60 cm (16 to 24in) in diameter, with a very solid appearance. The plant is in bloom from May to October, provided it is well-watered and regularly fertilized. Its cup-shaped flowers are medium-sized and crushed raspberry pink in color, densely packed together on dense foliage. The small center of the corolla is marked with black. The foliage, somewhat pubescent, has entire edges and a dark green color, and it is vigorous and healthy. This petunia is not easily affected by inclement weather!

No other flowering annual plant has been subjected to such intense selection by breeders for such a long period of time. The results are impressive, as petunias rival pelargoniums in terms of splendor and length of flowering, as demonstrated by this wonderful variety 'Pure Raspberry'. Plant it in large pots or hanging baskets, creating a perfect contrast with dark blue Surfinia petunias. You can also plant it in flower beds, punctuating borders of gray-leaved plants such as ceraistes, sea cineraria, or artemisia. If you want to stand out, plant several plants to create an original ground cover at the base of plants like Faassen's catmints, Pennisetum setaceum Rubrum, or pastel-colored annual poppies.

Note: Please be aware that our young plug plants are professional products intended for experienced gardeners. Upon receipt, transplant and store them in a sheltered place (veranda, greenhouse, cold frame...) at a temperature above 14°C (57.2°F) for a few weeks before planting them outdoors once the risk of frost has passed.

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Petunia Surfinia Pure Raspberry (Flowering) Flowering

Flowering

Flower colour pink
Flowering time May to October
Inflorescence Solitary
Flower size 5 cm

Foliage

Foliage persistence Annual
Foliage colour medium green
Foliage description Fluffy foliage.

Plant habit

Height at maturity 25 cm
Spread at maturity 60 cm
Growth rate fast

Botanical data

Genus

Petunia

Species

x surfinia

Cultivar

Pure Raspberry

Family

Solanaceae

Other common names

Surfinia Petunia

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference856961

Planting and care

You can plant your petunias in the ground or in a pot. If you want to plant them in the ground, wait until the last heavy frost has passed (surfinia petunias can tolerate a late frost). In the meantime, you can pre-cultivate them in a pot in a warm and bright place to accelerate their growth. Plant your petunias in a sunny location sheltered from the wind. They need a light and humus-rich soil, but above all well-draining. Do not water them too much at the beginning of the growing season as they are sensitive to excess moisture. They tolerate drought well, but will need regular watering during hot summer days. Very floriferous and with rapid growth, they are hungry plants. We recommend feeding them with a liquid fertilizer for surfinias once or twice a week during the growing season. Remove faded flowers and dry leaves as they appear to keep them looking beautiful and extend the flowering period.

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Planting period

Best planting time April to May
Recommended planting time March to June

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow
Type of use Border, Container, Greenhouse, Conservatory
Hardiness Hardy down to -4°C (USDA zone 9b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 6 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Neutral
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, light and well-draining

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Disease resistance Good

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