Petunia Bee's Knees

The Petunia grandiflora 'Bee's Knees' is an exceptional variety for its bright yellow flowers, among the most intense in the genus. This cultivar is ideal for adding a sunny touch to your summer displays, whether in beds, planters, or hanging baskets. Generous, ornamental, and easy to care for, this plant offers spectacular flowering throughout the growing season.

The Gold Medal awarded to the 'Bee's Knees' variety in 2022 at Fleuroselect, confirms its place among the best recent cultivars. This distinction is awarded to plants that combine innovation, cultivation performance, and exceptional aesthetic quality, criteria that 'Bee's Knees' fulfils brilliantly.

Hybrid petunias and surfinia all originate from several plants native to the warm regions of South America. The Petunia 'Bee's Knees' belongs to the Solanaceae family. This variety forms a compact mound of approximately 30 cm in height and 40 cm in width within a few weeks. The plant flowers continuously from May to October, provided it is well-watered and regularly fertilised. Its funnel-shaped flowers are large and tightly packed together on dense, dark green foliage. The golden-yellow corolla does not fade over time, and the small green-tinged throat is subtle. The slightly pubescent, vigorous and healthy foliage has entire edges and a beautiful dark green hue.

No other flowering annual has undergone such rigorous and prolonged selection by breeders. The result is spectacular: Petunias easily rival pelargoniums in terms of richness and duration of flowering. The 'Bee's Knees' variety is a perfect example. It will thrive in large planters or hanging baskets for an impressive visual effect. Pair it with Petunias in red shades like 'SuperCal Red Maple', orange like 'Terracotta', purple like 'Cosmic Purple', white like 'Snow', or mauve-blue like 'Heavenly Blue' to create a vibrant palette. In beds, it will stand out in contrast with silver foliage like that of cerastium, dusty miller, or artemisia.

Note: Please note, our plug plants are professional products reserved for experienced gardeners: upon receipt, transplant and store them under cover (veranda, greenhouse, cold frame...) at a temperature above 14°C for a few weeks before placing them outdoors once the risk of frosts has completely passed.