Petunia Surprise White Orchid (Surprise Series)
petunia [Surprise White Orchid]
A free-flowering, trailing annual to around 50cm tall with white flowers lightly stained with pale pink towards the outer edges of the petals and heavily veined a deep pinkish-red towards the centre of the flower
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1 yearUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Pink White | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Solanaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- 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
Trade
How to grow
Cultivation
Overwinter young plants under glass in frost free conditions and plant out after frosts have passed. Grow in light, well-drained soil in full sun, with shelter from drying winds
Propagation
Propagate by softwood cuttings in summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Patio and container plants
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Banks and slopes
- Garden edging
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering
Pests
Diseases
May be susceptible to fungal foot rot and a virus
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