Petunia Happy Magic Mini Double Black (Happy Magic Series) (d)

RHS Plant Profile
petunia [Happy Magic Mini Double Black]
Bedding

A striking, tender, mound-forming and spreading perennial, usually grown as a container patio plant or bedding annual for seasonal displays. It has ovate, sticky-hairy, mid-green leaves and, from late spring into autumn, double flowers that appear ruffled and darkest velvety red-black. A compact, tight growing variety with smaller dainty double flowers.

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Clay, Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

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

Growing Conditions

Clay Loam Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained or Well–drained
pH
Acid or Neutral

Position

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

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Solanaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
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

Grow in light, fertile, well-drained soil in full sun, with shelter from drying winds. Plant out after frosts have passed

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Cottage and informal garden
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Hanging Basket
  • Patio and container plants
  • Sub-tropical
  • Bedding
  • Flower borders and beds

Pruning

Deadhead regularly

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids and slugs

Diseases

May be susceptible to grey moulds, foot rot and a virus