- Botanical name: Petunia 'Purple'
- Common name: Petunia ‘surfinia purple’
- Family: Solanaceae
- Plant Type: Annual, Deciduous
Purple
Green
- Key features:
- Flowers
- Prefers rich soil
Petunia ‘Surfinia Purple’
Most bedding petunia varieties can be classified as one of two kinds: Multifloras, which have a large number of smaller flowers that tend to be more weather-resistant, and Grandifloras, which have fewer blooms. However, the latter are enormous and often floppy, making them vulnerable to wind and rain unless they are grown in sheltered containers.
Petunia ‘Surfinia Purple’ is a spectacular cascading Grandiflora petunia, bearing large, weather-resistant blooms in deep purple with darker centres. Petunia ‘Surfinia Purple’ is ideal for growing in containers and hanging baskets, and also makes good ground cover.
For best results, grow in full sun in a sheltered spot, and keep plants well watered.
How to grow Petunia 'Purple'
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Plant size
30cm height
1.2m spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Front
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Tender
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Plant |
J
Do not Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do not Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do Plant in June |
J
Do not Plant in July |
A
Do not Plant in August |
S
Do not Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do not Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
Flowers | ||||||||||||
Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does not flower in May |
J
Plant does flower in June |
J
Plant does flower in July |
A
Plant does flower in August |
S
Plant does flower in September |
O
Plant does flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
Petunia 'Purple' and wildlife
Petunia 'Purple' has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Petunia 'Purple' poisonous?
Petunia 'Purple' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People