Petunia Dreams: description and care

Many people like to grow indoor plants in their homes. Often, various types of petunias are placed indoors. Today we will talk about such a flower from the Dreams series.

This houseplant is particularly resistant to diseases and pests. It has erect stems. It is characterized by large flowers, the diameter of which can reach 12 centimeters. The bush is compact in size, medium branching. Such petunia develops and grows rapidly. The shape of the flowers is funnel-shaped. The color of the buds is even, rich in shades.

Petunia of the Grandiflora Dreams series is available in several separate varieties with different appearances.

This species has strong straight stems, good branching. Petunia recovers easily and quickly, even after heavy rainfall and strong winds. The buds of "Burgundy" are large, painted in a bright pink shade. Their shape is funnel-shaped.

This decorative type is the most common. It has large purple buds. The Midnight variety is considered a thermophilic, but drought-resistant and unpretentious flower.

Plant height does not exceed 40 centimeters. The flower diameter is 7-9 centimeters. The variety is a perennial but is grown as an annual.

This variety is distinguished by abundant flowering. It has beautiful bright red-colored buds. Their diameter can reach 12-13 centimeters.

The height of the bush is about 30-35 cm. Dreams Red is a thermophilic species.

The variety has buds colored in a blue or blue-lined shade. The height of each erect bush reaches no more than 20-25 centimeters. The flower diameter can be about 7-10 cm.

The variety has large buds of a rich burgundy or purple hue. In this case, the edges of the petals most often grow with a thin edging, which is painted white.

The diameter of the flowers reaches 10 centimeters. The plant belongs to the group of medium-sized flowers.

This variety grows with buds of various colors. The bushes are quite powerful, the variety is also distinguished by abundant branching. Dreams Mix is ​​resistant to prolonged drought, wind and heavy rain.

This species has buds of a delicate coral color with a white tint in the middle. On them you can see a clear pattern of veins with a brighter shade. The height of an erect bush can vary significantly (from 25 to 40 cm). The diameter of each flower is no more than 7 cm. They have a funnel-shaped shape, a light pleasant aroma.

The height of each bush reaches 20-25 centimeters. The size of the flowers in diameter is 8-10 cm. They grow in white, lilac and bright purple colors. This variety has good disease resistance. It is often used for landscaping.

This variety grows in pale pink with a white center. Plant height does not exceed 20 centimeters. The diameter of the flowers can reach 6-8 cm.

This species has light pink buds with a yellow center. On the flowers, you can see thin veins of a darker shade. It is characterized by abundant flowering processes and compact shape.

This species is characterized by buds of various saturated colors (red, blue, purple, white, dark pink). The Patriot plant itself is powerful, its height is 45-50 cm.

This species has large buds of a rich purple hue. Plant height reaches 20-25 centimeters. The diameter of the opened flower is no more than 10 cm.

The buds of this species are snow-white with a yellow middle. Their diameter reaches 8 centimeters. The height of the bush does not exceed 25 cm.

If you are growing a petunia at home, remember to choose the correct location for this flower first. Such a houseplant loves sunlight, so it should be placed on the sunny side.

If petunia is grown in a darkened area, then its flowering will not be abundant enough. In addition, this will prevent the flower from growing lush, and this will affect its appearance.

You need to find the right container for such a plant. Its volume must be at least 3 liters.

Do not forget to carry out the pinching procedure, which is done only for an adult petunia. This will ensure good bushiness of the plant. If it is in partial shade, then this procedure will have to be carried out repeatedly.

Attention should be paid to the choice of soil. Remember that it should not be too acidic or alkaline. Moreover, the land must be chosen sufficiently loose and as nutritious as possible. Also, peat and humus must be added to the soil.

If you are going to plant petunia in open ground, then this procedure should be carried out with a plant that has grown a little. Planting is best done in mid-May. At the same time, the seeds deepen to a distance of 1-1.5 centimeters.

Water the petunia twice a day. Watering is carried out strictly at the root. To remove excess water from the container with the plant, it is recommended to use a special drain. Stagnant water can kill the petunia.

If you want to grow such a flower in hanging pots, then remember that in this case the conditions for its maintenance are more stringent. So, it is imperative to additionally add clean sand and sod land to the soil.

Also in this case, gardeners are advised to fertilize the plant with a hydrogel. He will be able to prevent the soil from drying out too quickly. It is necessary to lay a drainage made of expanded clay, brick or gravel in the container.

In order for petunia to grow and develop normally, it is worth regularly cutting off dry and diseased buds, and making top dressing. In the spring, the plant should be fertilized with nitrogen-containing compounds.

To lay the buds, you need to make complex dressings with a high content of potassium and phosphorus. Iron is also great for abundant flowering and growth. With its lack, petunia may develop chlorosis. Humic and organic feeds are also good for petunias.

Petunia practically does not attract pests, but at the same time it often suffers from various fungal and bacterial diseases. So, the plant can be affected by gray or white rot, black leg. In this case, diseased plants are immediately destroyed, and healthy flowers that were nearby are sprayed with a solution of Bordeaux liquid.

If petunia was nevertheless damaged by harmful insects (spider mites, aphids, slugs), then it should be treated immediately with professional chemicals that can be purchased at any specialized store.

You can learn how to care for petunia seedlings after germination by watching the video below.