Petunia Diamond Pearly Shades

The Petunia 'Diamond Pearly Shades' is an exceptional variety of petunia with long trailing stems that are covered in a profusion of large flowers (8 cm (3in)), in an exquisitely delicate pearly pink colour, from June until the first frost. Ideal for hanging baskets and containers and for borders or ground cover.

It is a highly valued plant with great ornamental value thanks to its generosity and flowering duration.

The Petunia 'Diamond Pearly Shades' has a compact habit (height 20 cm (8in)) and produces long stems that can reach up to 80 cm (32in) in length. It can be planted in borders, beds, or pots, as well as in hanging baskets, where it will look stunning on its own or paired with Angelonia, Verveine Vepita, Ivy, or Holcus mollis for a modern and contrasting effect.

Originating from South America and belonging to the Solanaceae family (like ornamental tobacco and... potatoes!), the Petunia, or Petunia x hybrida, is an annual herbaceous plant. It bears charming bell-shaped flowers on elongating stems, with the size and colour varying depending on the variety. Its leaves are slightly pubescent, with smooth edges and dark green. It starts flowering in June and continues until the first frost.

Petunias thrive in sunny and sheltered positions in rich, light, and well-drained soil or substrate. It is easy to grow, but it requires regular watering.

To encourage and support its long flowering period, it is advisable to regularly remove faded flowers and provide a potassium-rich fertiliser, especially in pots and containers, to promote the growth of new flowers.

Attention: seeds are reserved for very experienced gardeners who are used to sowing very fine seeds. These seeds are as fine as dust, barely visible to the naked eye.