Petunia Red and White

Common Name:
Petunia 'Red and White'

Description:
Petunia 'Red and White' is a striking and bold flowering annual, featuring vibrant red blooms accented with crisp white markings. This eye-catching contrast makes it a fantastic choice for garden beds, borders, pots, and hanging baskets. Known for its long-lasting flowering season, it thrives in well-draining soil and prefers a sunny position for optimal growth. Regular watering and occasional feeding with liquid fertiliser will encourage a continuous display of blooms from spring through to autumn. Deadheading spent flowers enhances its flowering potential, ensuring a brilliant and long-lasting display in Melbourne gardens.

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 White

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