All about petunias "Aphrodite"

Petunias have long won the hearts of breeders due to their amazing appearance and abundant flowering. Among them, the Aphrodite series has become very popular. She offers several undemanding varieties that are suitable for outdoor and pot production.

Although 35 species of petunias are known, most of the flowers grown in the garden are hybrids. An annual plant brought from South America. These fast-growing annuals grow well in all climatic zones. The shrub can reach a height of 20 to 75 cm, and a width of 60 to 240 cm. Some varieties do not smell at all, others emit a pleasant light aroma at night.

Petunia blooms continuously from late spring throughout the summer, and many varieties until the first frost. There are many shades of colors, including red, white, pink, purple, blue, and yellow. Two-color forms are also available commercially. Flowers can be single or double.

In the series "Aphrodite" there are several varieties with different colors of flowers.

• "Aphrodite pink". The plant helps to decorate not only the flower bed, but also the balcony, since it feels great in a confined space. The bush turns out to be spherical, it is distinguished by abundant flowering. The height of the shrub does not reach more than 40 cm, the leaves have a neat shape. The blossoming fringed flowers reach a diameter of 10 cm, their shade is pale pink, the edges of the petals are decorated with fringes. The flowering period begins in May and ends in February. After planting, the seeds sprout in a week or two.

• "White Aphrodite". A hybrid that is actively used by gardeners due to its unpretentiousness. The flowers are completely white with a fringe at the edges. Their diameter is 10 cm. The flowering period is from late spring to mid-autumn.

• "Aphrodite salmon". The large flowers of this unique variety have an amazing color. The plant grows strongly, but at the same time retains the even spherical shape of the bush. At the edges, the petals are decorated with ruffles. This hybrid can be planted both in a flower bed and decorate a balcony with it.

• Purple Aphrodite. The flowers of this variety have wavy edges, the shade of the petals is surprisingly bright and attractive. Flowers with a diameter of 9 cm will delight you with their number. The bush blooms for a long time, and reaches a height of 35 cm. If it is warm, it will bloom before the onset of the first frost.

When breeding flowers, it is advisable to heed the advice of experienced growers.

• For best results, petunia should be grow in an open place where there is a lot of sun. Only a few varieties thrive in light shade.
• The soil should be moist with good drainage. Ideally, the pH should be between 6.0 and 7.0. At high pH levels, there may be an iron deficiency.
• When growing from seeds, always use packaged planting material.as the harvested mixture usually produces a white flowering form.
• Seeds usually germinate from 1 to 3 weeks at a temperature of + 21– + 27 ° С.

For information on when to plant petunias, see the next video.