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Petunia × atkinsiana Carpet Series
petunia Carpet Series
Carpet Series are compact, spreading annuals to 30cm, with trumpet-shaped flowers in shades of red, purple, yellow and white
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Loam
Chalk
Sand
Clay
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Purple Red White Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Purple Red White Yellow | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Solanaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Matforming
- Genus
Petunia can be annuals or perennials, with simple leaves and large, solitary, trumpet-shaped flowers in the upper leaf axils from late spring to autumn
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
A sunny, sheltered site is essential for the best flowers, this variety works well as carpet ground cover if the soil is well-drained
Propagation
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Flower borders and beds
- Garden edging
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Diseases
May be subject to grey moulds, foot rot and a virus
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