Petunia "Daddy": description and care

Perhaps the most beautifully flowering and at the same time unpretentious flowers in the garden are petunias. Petunia variety "Daddy" is a large-flowered plant that is not afraid of any weather conditions. In addition, these flowers can be grown independently from seeds without much effort. In this article, we will learn in more detail about the varietal petunia "Daddy", get acquainted with its features, varieties and planting recommendations.

The variety "Daddy" is considered large-flowered, it is quite hardy and resistant to changes in weather conditions, in addition, it quickly adapts to life in any soil. The distinctive feature of the Daddy series is the characteristic contrasting streaks on the inflorescences. This variety is best suited for decorating flower beds in the summer, to complement the landscape design of summer cottages and private houses, and for placing flowers in hanging pots.

The height of the flower, as a rule, varies from 25 to 40 cm. The diameter of the flowers can reach 12 cm. It is recommended to plant the seeds of large-flowered petunias in early March, but it is also possible at the end of April. These flowers begin to bloom before all others. To obtain a full flower bed cover, petunia bushes are best planted as close to each other as possible.

Petunia "Daddy" comes in different colors. Next, we will consider the most interesting options, which can interest gardeners and amateurs.

• Daddy Ed. The inflorescences of this variety have a pleasant red-pink color.

• "Daddy Blue"... This hybrid large-flowered petunia has a light blue color and a dark middle that looks like a kind of mesh

• "Daddy Orchid"... It is a dark pink petunias with bright streaks, which are located in the neck of the flower

• "Daddy Sugar". It is a pink-lilac petunia with bright crimson-burgundy veins.

• "Daddy Mix". This mixture of several shades of flowers can certainly be a great addition to any summer flower bed. Petunias from such series look great not only outdoors, but also in hanging pots.

• "Daddy Pepermint"... It is a compact petunia with large, pale pink flowers and veins.

• "Daddy Blue"... This option can be a great solution for combining with other flowers in the garden.

• "Daddy mix". A mixture of several shades can be a great option for creating a contrasting flower bed in the garden.

• "Daddy Mint". The delicate shade of the petals with the mesh located on them will surely impress even the most fastidious gardeners.

In general, caring for petunias in this series is simple. As for sowing seeds, then they should not be buried too deep into the prepared soil, just leave them on the surface.

The germination rate of large-flowered petunias is not always high, this point should definitely be taken into account. So, after sowing seeds into the substrate, they must be covered with glass or foil to create a kind of greenhouse effect. Every day, future flowers should be sprayed and ventilated.

Usually, the seeds germinate as early as 7-14 days.After which they no longer need the greenhouse effect. To maintain the viability of young seedlings, it should simply be regularly moistened and placed in the room where the optimal temperature for it is no more than 20 degrees.

In addition, at the bottom of the boxes, you should definitely place drainage or gravel, which will not only serve as a kind of filters for the soil, but also prevent water from stagnating. For abundant flowering, young petunias of the Daddy and Grandiflora series it is recommended to feed once a week. Best used as fertilizer organic and complex options. As for watering, then it should be moderate, as the soil dries.

How to grow petunia is described in the video below.