Petunia multiflora 'Opera Supreme Pink Morn'

RHS Plant Profile
petunia 'Opera Supreme Pink Morn'
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Herbaceous Perennial Annual Biennial

A vigorous, spreading tender perennial usually grown as an annual, with small, ovate dark green leaves. Produces abundant trumpet-shaped flowers to 5cm across, bright pink with white centres and yellow throats, from early summer through to autumn

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Max Spread

0.5-1 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
1 year
Max Spread
0.5-1 metres
Max Height
0.1-0.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Loam Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H2

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Solanaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy, Trailing
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
Unresolved

How to Grow

Cultivation

Plant out after all risk of frost has passed. Grow in light, well-drained soil in full sun, with shelter from drying winds

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown at 13-18°C in early spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Hanging Basket
  • Patio and container plants
  • Banks and slopes
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Ground cover

Pruning

Deadhead regularly

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids and slugs

Diseases

May be susceptible to fungal foot rot and virus diseases