Petunia Pink Star

Petunia 'Pink Star' forms erect and compact clumps, covered with single, medium-sized flowers with the pattern of a large white star on a light pink background. The vigorous plants bloom continuously until October. This annual brings charm and freshness to flower beds, potted plants and hanging baskets. It is easy to grow in the sun, in fertile, light and moist soil.

Hybrid petunias all originate from several plants native to the hot regions of South America. Petunia 'Pink Star' belongs to the solanaceae family, it is close to ornamental tobacco and its foliage also contains alkaloids. This variety quickly forms a round and dense clump 30 to 40 cm (12 to 16in) high and 30 to 50 cm (12 to 20in) wide. The plant is in bloom from May to October, provided it is well watered and regularly fed. Its cup-shaped, medium-sized flowers are clear and vibrant, pink and white, tightly packed together on dense foliage. The small centre of the corolla is marked with yellow and pale green. The hairy, dark green foliage has entire edges and is vigorous and healthy.

No other annual flowering plant has been subjected to such intense selection by breeders for such a long period. The results are impressive and petunias compete with geraniums for the splendour and length of their flowering, as demonstrated by this variety 'Pink Star'. Plant it in large pots, or hanging baskets for a stunning result. You can create a perfect contrast with the black-flowered petunia, or a very pastel ensemble with a sky-blue or white petunia. You can also plant it in a flower bed, to edge borders of plants with grey foliage such as cerastiums, sea cineraria or artemisias. If you want it to stand out, plant several to create an original ground cover at the base of plants with grey foliage such as faasseni catmints or annual poppies.

Note: Please be aware that plug plants are products reserved for experienced gardeners: upon receipt, transplant and store them under cover (veranda, greenhouse, cold frame...) at a temperature above 14°C (57.2°F) for a few weeks before being planted outdoors once the risk of frost is over.