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Sow indoors in early spring and plant outside in late May or June when the danger of frost has passed.
Petunia
Latin namePetunia
Common namePetunia
Type of plantPerennial grown as an annual
HardinessHalf-hardy
Flower colourWhite, pink, red, violet and blue
Leaf colourGreen or multi-coloured
Height and spread15cm to 40cm x 45cm to 90cm (6in to 15in x 18in to 3ft)
Description
A favourite summer bedding plant that prefers well-drained but moisture retentive soil and a sunny spot. Deadhead regularly to keep flowering profusely. ‘Surfinia’ types are spectacular trailing from a hanging basket.
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