Petunia Picotee Red

Common Name:
Petunia 'Picotee Red'

Description:
Petunia 'Picotee Red' is a striking flowering annual known for its bold red blooms edged with a crisp white border. This eye-catching contrast makes it a standout choice for garden beds, hanging baskets, and container displays. It thrives in well-draining soil and prefers full sun to encourage prolific flowering. Regular watering and occasional feeding with a liquid fertiliser will enhance bloom production. Deadheading spent flowers promotes continuous flowering from spring through to autumn. Well-suited to Melbourne’s climate, this petunia brings vibrant colour and charm to any outdoor space.

Form:

• Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding
• Ground Cover

Mature Size:

• Height: 25-35 cm
• Width: 60-80 cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring
• Flowers in Summer
• Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:

• Red with a white border

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Bee Attracting
• Perennial (grown as an annual in cooler climates)
• Suitable for Hanging Baskets

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans but may cause mild stomach upset in pets if ingested in large quantities.

Companion Plants:

• Lobelia
• Alyssum
• Calibrachoa
• Marigolds
• Verbena