Petunia Sparkling Cardinal

Common Name:
Petunia 'Sparkling Cardinal'

Description:
Petunia 'Sparkling Cardinal' is a striking flowering annual that boasts deep crimson-red blooms with a sparkling white star-like pattern, creating a bold and eye-catching display. Its compact, mounding growth habit makes it perfect for garden beds, borders, pots, and hanging baskets. This petunia thrives in well-draining soil and prefers full sun to maximise flowering. Regular watering and occasional feeding with a liquid fertiliser will ensure lush growth and a long-lasting floral display. Deadheading spent blooms encourages continuous flowering from spring through to autumn, making 'Sparkling Cardinal' a fantastic choice for adding vibrant colour to 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:

• Deep red with white star-like markings

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