{"product_id":"petunia-x-hybrida-sophistica®-blackberry-f1-petunia-pelleted","title":"Petunia Grandiflora Sophistica® Blackberry F1 | Petunia | Pelleted","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003ePetunia Sophistica® Blackberry F1 | Petunia Grandiflora | Pelleted Seeds\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetunia Sophistica® Blackberry F1 is a striking premium grandiflora petunia with dramatic, shimmering near-black flowers and deep reddish-purple undertones.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its unusual colouring makes it an exceptional choice for sophisticated container combinations and statement summer displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of the professional \u003cstrong\u003eSophistica® series\u003c\/strong\u003e, Blackberry F1 combines unique flower colour with reliable growth and abundant flowering. 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