Petunia Red Carpet Orchid Frost
Petunia Red Carpet Orchid Frost
Petunia Red Carpet Orchid Frost
Petunia Red Carpet Orchid Frost
Petunia Red Carpet Orchid Frost
Petunia x hybrida Red Carpet Orchid Frost
Garden Petunia, Common Petunia
Hello, I am fully satisfied with these petunias that lasted until the first heavy frosts. Excellent quality and a unique colour.
Laurence H., 28/12/2022
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Description
Petunia Red Carpet Orchid Frost is part of an innovative family of hybrids, a series of cultivars characterised by their flowers marked with unique patterns, forming hearts around a 5-branched star on the petals' edges. In 'Red Carpet Orchid Frost', the single flowers display a variable 'batik' pattern, with white marbling splashed on a blue-violet background. The plant forms a slightly trailing clump that flowers until October in containers and hanging baskets. This easy-going annual will quickly make a big impression on the terrace or balcony.
Hybrid petunias are all derived from several plants native to the warm regions of South America. Petunia 'Red Carpet Orchid Frost' belongs to the Solanaceae family, closely related to ornamental tobacco, and its foliage also contains alkaloids. This variety quickly forms a dense, semi-trailing, naturally neat clump, reaching a height of 35 cm (14in) and a diameter of 35-45 cm (14-18in). The plant will bloom from May to October, provided it is well-watered and regularly fed. Its medium-sized, cup-shaped flowers are always bicoloured, with slightly variable patterns. They are tightly packed together on dense, vigorous and healthy vegetation. The quite hairy, dark green leaves have entire edges.
No other flowering annual plant has undergone such intense selection by breeders for such a long period. The results are impressive and petunias rival pelargoniums in the splendour and duration of their flowering, as demonstrated by this variety, 'Red Carpet Orchid Frost'. Plant it in large pots or hanging baskets for a stunning result. It creates a perfect contrast with the pink and white Designer Rose Star petunia, or a harmonious colour scheme with a Night Sky petunia. You can also plant it in borders of grey-foliaged plants such as cerastiums, sea cineraria, or artemisias. If you want it to stand out, plant several plug plants to create an original ground cover at the base of grey-foliaged plants like faasseni nepetas or annual poppies.
Note: Please be aware that our plug plants are products intended for experienced gardeners: upon receipt, repot and store them in a sheltered area (conservatory, greenhouse, cold frame...) at a temperature above 14°C (57.2°F) for a few weeks before planting them outdoors once all risk of frost has passed.
Petunia Red Carpet Orchid Frost in pictures
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Botanical data
Petunia
x hybrida
Red Carpet Orchid Frost
Solanaceae
Garden Petunia, Common Petunia
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
You can plant your petunias in the ground or in a pot. If you want to plant them in the ground, wait until the last heavy frosts have passed, they will tolerate a little late frost. In the meantime, you can grow them on in a pot in a warm and bright place to accelerate their growth. Petunias will flower from June to October. Plant them in a sunny or partially shaded location, sheltered from the wind. They need light and humus-rich, well-draining soil. Do not water them too much at the beginning of the growing season as they are sensitive to excess moisture. They tolerate drought well but will need regular watering during hot summer temperatures. They are floriferous and fast-growing, hungry plants. We recommend feeding them with liquid fertiliser once or twice a week during the growing period. Remove faded flowers and dry leaves as they appear to keep them looking good and extend the flowering period.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.