Petunias "Pikoti": description of varieties

Petunia is usually attributed to the genus of perennial grasses or shrubs of the Solanaceae family. In its natural environment, it grows in the tropics of South America and has about forty different species. Since the 17th century, it has been cultivated as an ornamental garden plant, and is incredibly popular among flower lovers today.

This flower has straight or creeping highly branching stems that form numerous green shoots, which are covered with hairs. Among petunias, you can find both low (up to 30 centimeters) and high (up to 60–70 centimeters) varieties. The pubescent leaves of the plant are arranged alternately, they are different in size and shape. The flowers are quite large, single, can be of different colors, simple or double, located on small pedicels. The fruit looks like a bivalve capsule that opens when the small seeds ripen.

Picotee is a well-known bush petunia variety. It is characterized by large flowers of the most varied colors with white edging along the edges of the corrugated petals. The height of such petunias is about 25 centimeters. They are not afraid of rainy weather and bloom throughout the summer until the first frost. This variety is often grown on balconies in boxes and hanging baskets in any earthen mixture, as well as in vases; it looks great on flower beds.

All petunias of the Dreams series have profusely flowering large inflorescences. The flowers reach 10-13 centimeters in diameter. They are more even in color in comparison with other series and are resistant to various diseases.

The most interesting are the following varieties from this series:

• Picotee Burgundy. It is a compact annual 20–30 centimeters high with large funnel-shaped flowers 8–10 centimeters in diameter. In color, they are of a burgundy-wine shade, corrugated, with a white outline along the edge. They bloom for a long time and profusely throughout the summer period.

• Picotee Rose. Petunia grows up to 35 centimeters tall. It is characterized by large inflorescences of bright pink color with white edging along the edges of the petals, abundantly flowering in flower beds and flowerpots. The diameter of the flowers is up to 10 centimeters.

• Picotee Red. A plant with dark red flowers with a diameter of 8 centimeters, which form a spectacular contrast to the white edging. The height of an adult petunia is about 30 centimeters. It blooms for a long time and is not afraid of rains.

This petunia variety has a height of 25 centimeters. The flowers are deep purple with a snow-white border. Their diameter is approximately 7 centimeters. A compact flowering bush feels great in flower beds.

Terry cascading petunia 30-40 centimeters tall. Large inflorescences with a diameter of 10-12 centimeters are painted in a pink shade, which is framed by a beautiful white fringe. This plant has a pleasant aroma. It blooms profusely all season and looks especially great in flowerpots or flowerpots.

Petunia of unusual color. The dark purple center of the inflorescence funnel is framed by a yellowish border. The half-open buds have a bright yellow color.A not very tall bush of this variety will effectively decorate your flower beds in the warm season.

Plant height reaches 20-25 centimeters. Large flowers are characterized by a blue color with a snow-white wavy border along the edge. Feels great as an ornamental plant in flower beds in the summer.

Fringed cascading petunia 20 centimeters high. It is characterized by beautifully spreading and highly branching shoots. Looks especially beautiful in hanging pots, falling in a cascade. Large pink-cherry blossoms have a diameter of 9 centimeters. This variety is unique in that it does not form seeds due to male sterility.

Petunia "Pikoti" is a unique and versatile plant for garden floriculture. It has a huge variety of shades, blooms for a long time and profusely, and is unpretentious in care. It can be grown both on the balcony and in flower beds. Beginner growers should definitely pay attention to this wonderful variety of petunias.

The process of planting petunias is waiting for you in the video below.