Italian Petunia Grandiflora Alegra Mix F1 | Petunia for Cutting | Pelleted

Petunia Grandiflora F1 Alegra Mix F1 | Pelleted Seed | The First Double-Flowered Petunia for Cutting

A Game-Changer in Petunia Breeding

Petunia Grandiflora ‘Alegra Mix’ F1 is the first fully double-flowered petunia specifically bred for the cut flower market. With glamorous, richly ruffled blooms and strong upright stems, Alegra offers a dramatic addition to floral arrangements, wedding bouquets, and event displays. These elegant flowers are available in a harmonious blend of salmon, rose, lavender, pastel pink, violet, white, and soft bicolor shades – each one uniquely captivating.

Unlike typical bedding petunias, Alegra can be grown upright with light support, making it perfect for both ornamental beds and commercial cut flower production. Its well-branched, compact habit ensures high flower yield and uniform performance, even in containers or climbing garden displays.

Key Features:

• 100% fully double, frilled blooms in soft and vivid colors
• Excellent for cutting, with sturdy upright stems
• Upright and branching habit with strong flower production
• Great vase life and garden performance
• Ideal for beds, borders, large pots, and floral design
• First petunia bred especially for the cut flower market

Plant Details:

• Plant Height: 50–60+ cm (up to 75 cm when cut for flowers)
• Flower Diameter: 6–7 cm
• Habit: Upright, well-branched
• Pot Size: 20–25 cm
• Crop Time (after potting): ~70 days
• Uses: Cut flowers, floral décor, garden beds, event designs
• Lifespan: Half-hardy annual (HHA)
• Hardiness: Tolerates down to -5°C

Sowing & Growing Instructions:

• Seed Form: Pelleted for easy sowing
  Sowing Time: 10 weeks before last frost
  Sowing Depth: Surface sow – requires light to germinate
  Soil Temp for Germination: 22–24°C
  Germination Time: 3–5 days
  Lighting: Provide 10–100 foot candles indoors; maintain >13 hours daylight for best flowering
  Spacing: 30 cm apart (pinch tips to promote bushy growth)
  Aspect: Full sun; partial shade tolerated in hot climates
  Days to Flower: Approx. 10 weeks after transplanting / 20 weeks from seed

Care Tips & Maintenance:

• Feed regularly with a balanced NPK fertilizer (17-5-17 to 20-10-20)
• Supplement with ammonium nitrate to encourage stem elongation
• Provide light vertical support if growing for cut flower use
• Water moderately, allowing topsoil to dry between waterings
• Deadhead faded blooms to extend flowering period

Ideal Growing Conditions:

• Temperature: 13–24°C for best results
• Humidity: Start in high humidity (100%), reduce after 5 days
• Light Requirements: >13 hours/day for flower induction
• Soil: Rich, well-draining compost or garden soil

• Pests to Watch: Botrytis, Rhizoctonia, Thrips

Why Grow Petunia ‘Alegra Mix’ F1?

✔ The first double-flowered petunia for cut flower production
✔ Stunning color palette and exceptional form
✔ Perfect for wedding florals, containers, and boutique bouquets
✔ Easy to grow with reliable bloom performance
✔ A fresh, elegant alternative to traditional petunias

Bring a touch of romance and refinement to your garden or floral business with Petunia Grandiflora Alegra Mix F1 – a must-grow for modern flower lovers and designers.