Petunia Antique Shades

The Petunia Sophistica 'Antique Shades' is a charming variety of Petunia covered in a profusion of large, ruffled flowers, with petals painted in watercolour-like shades of pink and yellow from June to the first frost. Perfect for borders, flower beds, and container gardening.

It is a highly valued plant for its generosity and the length of its flowering period.

The Petunia Sophistica Antique Shades has a compact habit, reaching a height of 30 cm (12in) and a spread of 35 cm (14in). It can be planted in the garden as a border or within a flower bed, or it can be grown in pots, containers, or hanging baskets where it will thrive on its own or alongside Ornamental Tobacco, Vepita Verbena, Dichondra, or even with Reed Canary Grass for a modern and contrasting effect.

Native to South America and belonging to the Solanaceae family (like Ornamental Tobacco and... potatoes!), Petunia, or Petunia x hybrida, is an annual herbaceous plant. It produces charming bell-shaped flowers on elongated stems, with the size and colour varying depending on the variety. Its leaves are slightly pubescent, with smooth edges and dark green. It blooms from June onwards and lasts until the first frost.

Petunias thrive in sunny locations protected from the wind. They prefer rich, light, and well-drained soil or substrate. They are easy to grow but require regular watering.

Attention: Seeds are reserved for highly experienced gardeners accustomed to sowing very fine seeds. These seeds are as fine as dust and barely visible to the naked eye.