Petunia x hybrida Sophistica® Antique Shades F1 | Pelleted

Petunia x hybrida 'Sophistica® Antique Shades' F1 | Unique, Grandiflora Blooms

Petunia grandiflora Sophistica Antique Shades F1 is an exquisite variety featuring large, ruffled flowers in soft watercolor shades of pink and yellow. Blooming from June until the first frost, this petunia is ideal for borders, flower beds, and container gardening, adding a sophisticated and vintage charm to any setting.

With a compact, mounded habit, this variety reaches a height of 30 cm (12 in) and spreads up to 35 cm (14 in). It thrives in pots, hanging baskets, and containers, either as a standalone feature or alongside Ornamental Tobacco, Vepita Verbena, Dichondra, or Reed Canary Grass for a striking contrast.

Native to South America, Petunia grandiflora belongs to the Solanaceae family, sharing its botanical heritage with Ornamental Tobacco and even potatoes! These annual plants produce bell-shaped, velvety flowers on elongated stems, with dark green, slightly pubescent leaves.

Key Features:

• Grandiflora blooms in unique antique shades
• Compact, mounded growth habit (30 cm height, 35 cm spread)
• Long flowering season from June to frost
• Perfect for borders, containers, hanging baskets
• Ideal for professional growers and garden decorators

Germination Instructions:

• Sowing Time: February - April
• Sow indoors in moist, well-drained seed compost.
• Surface sow without covering or lightly sprinkle with soil.
• Place in a propagator or sealed plastic bag to maintain humidity.
• Ideal temperature: 20-25°C.
• Germination time: 2-3 weeks.
• Transplant seedlings to 8 cm pots when large enough to handle.
• Acclimatise and plant outdoors after the last frost.

Growing Instructions:

• Prefers rich, fertile, well-drained soil in full sun.
• Enhance soil quality with compost, manure, or leaf mold.
• For containers, use high-quality potting soil.
• Shelter from strong winds to prevent damage.
• Water 1-2 times per week, letting the top 5 cm of soil dry out between waterings.
• Water deeply, ensuring soil is moist up to 20 cm deep.
• Fertilize with a soluble fertilizer every 2-3 weeks to encourage continuous blooms.

Cultivation Instructions:

• Deadhead regularly to extend the flowering period.
• Lack of deadheading may reduce blooming.
• Propagate by seed (note: fine seeds require experienced handling).

Why Choose 'Sophistica Antique Shades' Petunia?

• Elegant and rare vintage shades for a sophisticated garden.
• Long-lasting grandiflora blooms from summer to frost.
• Compact and upright growth perfect for premium pots and containers.
• Perfect for both home gardeners and commercial growers.

Add timeless elegance to your garden with Petunia grandiflora 'Sophistica Antique Shades' F1 – a stunning vintage-style petunia with abundant, show-stopping blooms!