Features and options for planting petunias in pots. Ampelous and cascading petunia: planting and care

Let's take a closer look at how to properly care for a petunia so that the process is fun and effective.

How to care for a petunia planted in a pot

Petunia care, of course, depends on where the flower will be planted - in a flower bed or in a pot. Due to its unpretentiousness, petunia can easily decorate home balconies or windows.

If suddenly a petunia planted in a pot began to “act up”, it is necessary to provide for the following possible problems:

The selected pot is too small for the plant;

The soil is lean;

The pot does not have a drainage hole;

The soil has fungal diseases;

When planting a flower, the soil was incorrectly selected.

So that the work on growing and caring for petunias does not become in vain, you should follow some rules before planting petunias in a pot. You should start with the pot itself - it should be spacious, at least 3 liters of soil is required for one plant. The pot should have a drainage hole.

When planning the placement of pots or vases with petunias, it should be borne in mind that they are required Fresh air. Plants without interference will tolerate temperatures up to 20 degrees. If large-flowered petunia species are selected, then a higher air temperature is also acceptable. north side balconies or windows will not allow petunias to give abundant flowering. In addition, before the rain, it is better to remove the plants from open spaces.

Now it's time to take care of the right soil. Petunias prefer loose soil, so ready soil you can add a little washed sand (in the proportion of 1 part of sand to 5 parts of soil). You can use lime instead of sand.

Fertilizers in the care of petunias must play a separate role. You can use ready-made complexes that are sold in stores. Nitrogen-containing fertilizers should be added a couple of weeks after planting. At later dates it is necessary to use fertilizers with high level potassium and phosphorus. To get a lush flowering of petunias, it is important to observe the frequency of feeding. During the period of active growth, you need to “feed” the plant at least once a week.

Petunias need to be watered only under the root, preventing water from getting on the leaves or flowers. Insufficient watering petunia will mark with yellowing leaves. Dried flowers and leaves must be peeled off - this will give the plant more strength to grow and bloom. If you want to give petunias greater bushiness and splendor, you need to pinch (mechanically remove) the tops in the region of 4-5 leaves.

Planting plants in pots:

1. Line the liner from the inside plastic wrap so that its top edge is below the edge of the basket.

2. Place a saucer (tray) on the bottom to hold and preserve moisture.

3. Half fill the basket with damp soil mixture, compact the soil.

4. Make 3-5 holes above the soil surface in the wall of the basket.

5. Carefully thread the seedlings into the holes ampelous plants so that the roots lie on the surface of the soil,
and the plant itself was outside. In order not to damage the roots and shoots, you can wrap the seedlings with a film.

6. Fill the basket with soil 1-2 cm below the top edge of the liner, lightly compact it again and proceed with planting the rest
plants: plant upright plants in the center, and ampelous ones closer to the edge.

After planting, the plants need to be well watered, and the basket should be left on the veranda, loggia or in the greenhouse for several days, and only when the plants take root can it be taken out into the garden.

From 7 to 15 plants are planted in one hanging basket (depending on the size of the basket). Of course, in order for them to feel good in such a small amount of soil, they need permanent care. Water hanging baskets depending on the weather and location 1-2 times a day. Even in rainy weather, carefully monitor the moisture content of the substrate in the baskets: rainwater can roll down the leaves and not fall on the soil.

In addition to watering, plants need frequent fertilizing with complex fertilizers. They are carried out weekly, watering the plants with a solution of fertilizers at a concentration of 1 g / l of water, if possible under the root. If the solution gets on the leaves, it must be washed off. clean water. Foliar top dressing is very useful - spraying the leaves with a solution of complex fertilizers with trace elements. At the same time, the concentration of fertilizers is made much less, about 3-5 g per 10 liters of water. It is necessary to periodically remove wilted leaves and flowers, as well as pinch the ends of overgrown shoots. Then the basket with plants will look beautiful and neat all season long.

But sometimes plants in containers are not very decorative. The reason usually lies in malnutrition. If you want to get the most developed plants in a tight pot, you need to feed them at least once every 5-7 days. It is better to use ready-made complex fertilizers in liquid form. The content of macronutrients should be approximately the same (NPK 1:1:1), for decorative leafy crops it is desirable to choose fertilizers with a predominance of nitrogen, for flowering plants - phosphorus and potassium.

For the lazy, slow-acting fertilizers are suitable. You bring them into the substrate once - when planting, and then only water the plants; the shells of the granules gradually dissolve, and nutrients evenly distributed to the roots. True, the fertilizer begins to act no earlier than 2-3 weeks after application. At this time, the plants need to be fed once a week with complex fertilizers. The concentration of fertilizers should be low (usually 5-7 g per 10 liters of water), a highly concentrated solution can burn the roots. Top dressing is carried out only with a wet substrate.

AT climatic conditions middle lane Russia does not always petunia can be grown in open ground. Therefore, many flower growers plant these ornamental plants in hanging pots or planters. With this method of growing, ampelous or cascading varieties of this crop will be an excellent decoration for a garden, veranda or balcony. It is possible to grow petunia in a flower pot and in the country - as a decor for a backyard area.

plant description

Petunia belongs to the Solanaceae family. It's perennial herbaceous plant, usually grown as annuals, with showy bright flowers. Bushes branch quickly and are characterized by active growth. Their height and diameter are about 30 cm. The dark green leaves are oval in shape and, depending on the plant variety, reach a length of 5 to 12 cm.

There are several varietal groups of petunias, which differ in the size of the flowers, their number, length and shape of the shoots. It is used for decoration garden beds, design of gazebos, terraces and decoration of balconies. It can be grown both outdoors as groundcover in the open field, and at home in a pot. The latter method is especially good if you want to save rare and valuable plant varieties for the winter.

What types of petunias can be grown in pots?

AT last years bright flowers increasingly began to appear in the gardens. They are also grown at home - on window sills, as well as in hanging pots, planters and cocovites. Petunia is a hybrid plant that is divided into several varieties. The following are best for growing in a hanging pot or container:

Namegroups	Description and popularvarieties	A photo
Bush hybrid group	Perennial bush hybrid varieties are suitable for creating flower beds, borders or borders. Mixed varieties can be grown in pots and planters small size. The Multiflora subgroup is a mixture of varieties with an average flower size and large quantity inflorescences. Varieties of Grandiflora are different big size flowers - up to 16 cm. The Dream, Polaris, Titan, Hit Parade and Ultra varieties have proven themselves well. The bushes of this group are formed independently, but for a more lush branching it is recommended to cut off the top.	Petunia Titan
Floribunda group	This group of varieties is particularly resistant to bad weather. According to their characteristics, plants are a cross between Multiflora and Grandiflora. Terry varieties are often found among them. Celebrity and Sonya are the most popular	Petunia Celebrity
Cascade group	Cascading forms give shoots growing in all directions, and form real flower thickets. They will be an excellent decoration for gazebos and terraces. Looks great varieties that throw out shoots up to one and a half meters long. These include Cherry, Silver and Ramblin	Petunia Ramblin
Ampel group	Shoots of ampelous petunias grow only down. These varieties are best suited for growing in pots. Most often they grow such - Surfinia, Conchita, Tumbelina, Supertunia.	Petunia Conchita

How to choose a pot and prepare the soil?

The root system of petunias is quite branched, so a large pot is chosen to create a flower arrangement. Large cocovites are well suited for this purpose - semicircular pots, for the manufacture of which specially processed coconut fiber is used. This flower should not be planted in small baskets - they are suitable for growing lobelia, which does not have such a powerful root system.

Growing petunias in cocovites

The soil mixture for the plant must be fertile, as the culture needs an abundance of nutrients and actively absorbs them from the soil. It should be noted that in a limited volume of the pot, the soil dries quickly, so it must retain moisture well. When buying in a flower shop, you need to choose a fertile, loose and moisture-intensive soil mixture. If it is not possible to purchase soil with such properties, it is made independently. To do this, mix:

leaf ground - 2 parts;
sand - 1 part;
peat - 1 part.

To simplify watering, flower growers often add vermiculite to the soil or use a hydrogel. It should be pre-soaked in water or a nutrient solution and added to the soil mixture when mixed. To improve the quality of flowers, superphosphate can be added to the soil according to the instructions on the package.

It is best to add granular superphosphate to the planting soil. Fertilizer granules dissolve very slowly, so by the beginning of the flowering period, the bushes will have time to accumulate a sufficient amount of phosphorus, and it will be especially lush.

Planting a petunia in a hanging pot

You need to plant a petunia in a pot with ready-made seedlings in order to get flowering in the shortest possible time. For this, seeds are planted in February:

1. In landing box pour nutrient soil, moisten it and spread the seeds over the surface.
2. The container is covered with glass and placed in warm place. After a few days, shoots appear. At first, they grow very slowly and need careful care. Seedlings require regular spraying and airing. It is important to support high humidity, but prevent rotting of plants and infection with a black leg.
3. When the sprouts get stronger and the first leaf appears, the shelter is removed and a pick is made into separate pots.

Transplanting bushes into flowerpots should be carried out only after the final establishment of warm weather, when there is no threat of return frosts.

The number of plants planted in one pot depends on the variety of petunia and the volume of the container. It is important that plants have enough nutrients. Otherwise, they will grow slowly and bloom will be poor. Required volume of soil:

1. Bush hybrids and varieties of the Floribunda group require up to 2 liters of land per root.
2. The need for cascade and ampelous varieties is from 3 to 5 liters per bush.
3. Powerful varieties such as Tornado or Typhoon need 15 liters of land per plant.

When planting, it is important to properly maintain the distance between individual plants - at least 20 cm, so that they do not interfere with each other.

You can combine several varieties and varieties of petunias in one flower garden or plant lobelia with it. Planters with petunia will look good if you sow alissum seeds between two bushes of this plant. The result is an interesting flower composition from several cultures.

Joint planting of petunia and lobelia

Place the petunia in hanging planters need in an open space with an abundance sunlight. They will be a wonderful decoration for a balcony or garden. Plants of ampelous varieties are very harmoniously combined with trees, so you can hang pots on branches. Bush flower varieties will look good in floor flowerpots on a terrace or balcony.

Care after landing

Potted crops require special care, as they grow in a limited amount of soil. First of all, to preserve the decorative effect, it is necessary to monitor the flowering process and get rid of dried buds and seed pods in time. By the middle of summer, the lashes of ampelous and cascading petunias can stretch out and slow down the flowering process. In this case, the excess length of the shoots should be cut off.

Watering and spraying

If the hanging pot with petunia is under a canopy or in a closed room where precipitation does not fall, then on especially hot days of summer, it is necessary to increase the frequency of watering and irrigate the flowers daily. On cloudy days, it is necessary to water the petunia in a pot only if the earthen coma dries up. Throughout the season, it is necessary to periodically check the patency of the drainage holes. Stagnation of moisture has a detrimental effect on the root system of petunias. It can rot, which will inevitably lead the plant to death.

In addition to watering, it is advisable to spray the petunia warm water from a spray bottle. So the plant will receive moisture not only through root system but also from its entire surface. In addition, spraying is considered a good prevention of plant infection with spider mites. The shower should be done only in the morning or evening hours, when there is no active sun. Otherwise, the petunia may get burned.

There is hardly a person who would pass by this wonderful plant indifferently, without stopping even for a moment to admire its beautiful flowering. Due to the ease of cultivation and care, it has become welcome guest in almost every home, on every garden plot or cottage. It's splendid living decoration- bright, impressive Gioconda multi-flowered creeping cascading petunia.

Reviews

Flower growers generously share their experience in breeding petunias in networks, emphasizing their unpretentiousness and subtle grace. In their opinion, everyone can, observing simple rules, grow this wonderful flower, which will delight with its unique beauty throughout the summer.

Truly unique plant, able to adapt to a very different climate and any soil - Gioconda multi-flowered creeping cascading petunia. Reviews are full of praise for her unpretentiousness in care and the unusual duration of flowering. Petunia lovers recommend that everyone who wants to decorate a terrace, balcony or flower bed pay attention to this beautiful flower.

Origin

Petunia Gioconda multi-flowered creeping cascading (reviews claim this) owes its history to the beginning South America. The perennial herbaceous plant belongs to the Solanaceae family and is a relative of the potato and tomato. The name of the plant comes from the Portuguese petun ("tobacco").

Petunia is loved and popular all over the world. But few people know that she has come a long and difficult path of 200 years to her popularity.

Description

This flower is not grown as an indoor flower, but it is believed that the best plant not to be found for decorating windows and balconies.

The leaves of the petunia are whole, sessile or on short petioles, have a different size and shape, are arranged alternately on the stems. The stems are branched, green, creeping, hanging or erect, depending on the variety.

The flowers are shaped like a funnel. They are terry and simple, large and small-colored. The colors are famous for the variety of spectra - from pure white, light pink and yellow to bright, rich blue, purple, red. There are varieties with a variegated pattern of flowers that combine various shades. The pattern of the edges of the petal can be smooth or fringed.

The petunia fruit is a box filled with the smallest seeds (up to 10 thousand pieces per 1 g), which remain viable for 2-3 years.

Petunia Gioconda multi-flowered creeping cascade (reviews contain extensive information about the flower) is one of the many hybrids that are used as annuals in floriculture.

Varieties

All cultivated are called hybrids. It is known that the first of them appeared in the middle of the 19th century. There are 4 types of petunias:

large-flowered (with flowers up to 10 cm in diameter);
many-flowered with small (about 3-5 cm in diameter) flowers;
undersized, dwarf (up to 15-30 cm);
ampelous - these include the now popular surfinia and the Gioconda multi-flowered creeping cascading petunia.

Petunia Gioconda multi-flowered creeping cascade: reviews, photos

According to reviews, this hybrid is one of the most attractive varieties. A low, chic shrub with strongly branching shoots that are densely covered with flowers (about 5-6 cm in diameter) is a real gem of the garden. It has an excellent view when planting in hanging planters with a capacity of up to 10 liters. A huge plus of the plant, which the authors of the reviews emphasize, is its ability to adapt to a wide range of temperatures, which allows you to grow this variety in various climatic zones and also save it during the winter period.

The variety of coloring of flower buds is quite large. Gioconda happens:

purple;
pink;
purple;
scarlet;
bright scarlet;
orange;
neon;
salmon;
white.

Of particular interest to lovers is the Gioconda purple multi-flowered creeping cascading petunia. In the presented photo you can admire the extraordinary beauty of the flower.

User reviews indicate that it turns out that growing a petunia in your garden is not so easy. It does not always work out corresponding to the images on advertising leaflets, the Gioconda multi-flowered creeping cascading petunia.

Planting and caring for the plant, as claimed experienced growers, differ in some features. Experts recommend that everyone who wants to grow Gioconda in their garden or on the balcony adhere to a number of simple recommendations.

How are petunias grown?

Petunia Gioconda multi-flowered creeping cascade, the cultivation of which is described in the reviews, requires the following:

In the garden, she should be given a place well lit by the sun.
Despite the thermophilicity and drought tolerance, petunia hardly tolerates excessively high temperatures and, as a result, is susceptible to spider mite damage. Prevention - small spraying.
The plant requires regular watering, in hot weather, petunias should be watered in the morning and evening.
Do not allow excessive moisture in the soil and stagnation of water in it.
The plant should be placed in places protected from wind, which can break long shoots.
Any relatively suitable for flowers, but most of all - loamy and sandy loamy. On the balcony for petunias, the composition should be used: hardwood and peat, coarse-grained river sand in a ratio of 2: 2: 1: 1.
Feed once every two weeks during the entire flowering period. complex fertilizer for flowers with a high content of potassium.
It is necessary to prevent the formation of ovaries, timely removing faded flowers, thereby stimulating the laying of new buds.
In order to grow beautiful plant, it is necessary to carry out the formation of a bush. To do this, pinch the shoots, which stimulates the formation of new branches and flowers, the plant becomes more lush.

Growing from seed

Today, throughout the spring/summer season in flower shops and on the market you can freely buy ready-made seedlings of petunias. Some people prefer to grow seedlings on their own. At the same time, experts recommend purchasing high-quality seeds from trusted suppliers.

Many varieties of petunia propagate by seeds, including hybrids, which include the Gioconda multi-flowered creeping cascade petunia.

Growing from seed seedlings is carried out in March. The dates are dictated by the desired time of disembarkation or in the garden. Growing from seeds of developed seedlings lasts about three months.

The soil is pre-prepared for planting, sifted and watered abundantly. Seeds are recommended to be mixed with sand in order to ensure a more uniform distribution over the ground, then they are sown without embedding, irrigated with a spray bottle. After that, they should be covered with a film or glass.

The optimum temperature for seed germination is 20-23 degrees. More high performance temperature or lack of light leads to stretching, lodging and damage to the plant by fungal diseases.

Seeds usually germinate in 5-7 days. Then the film or glass is removed. Water young seedlings, observing moderation and caution. The air temperature gradually drops to plus 18 degrees.

After the appearance of true leaves, seedlings must be dived into boxes, and after a month - into pots. To ensure compactness, the shoots are pinched, which in the future is an incentive for the branching of the plant.

If a petunia is planted on a balcony, one should proceed from the calculation: no more than 3 plants are planted in a 10-liter container. A denser planting leads to the fact that the plants are stretched, their decorative effect is lost.

Reproduction by cuttings

When propagated by cuttings, mother plants must be dug up in the fall, transferred to pots, cut old shoots and placed in a bright and cool, well-ventilated room for the winter.

The optimum storage temperature is plus 10-12 degrees with moderate watering.

With the onset of spring, young apical cuttings about 10 cm long should be cut from the plant. All leaves must be removed from them, with the exception of the top two. In order to improve the formation of roots, the lower part of the cutting should be immersed in a solution of phytohormones, then the cuttings are planted in loose soil with sufficient air permeability or in wet sand, they should be watered and covered with glass or film.

The optimum temperature for rooting is plus 20-23 degrees in the presence of good lighting.

It is necessary to monitor the maintenance of constant soil moisture. The roots of the cuttings are formed in about a week. After the appearance of leaves, the plants are seated in small pots, with the growth of petunias, the volume of pots should be increased. Further, the plants are cared for, as for those grown from seeds.

How to deal with diseases?

Petunias are enough hardy plants, but the presence of adverse conditions can still cause them to develop diseases or damage by pests.

1. fungal diseases. Appear with dense sowing, excessive watering, improper selection of soil (too heavy). Seedlings can die from the development of root rot. It is therefore recommended:

remove the diseased plant with part of the land adjacent to it;
treat all remaining flowers with fungicides;
when watering, do not overmoisten the soil and prevent stagnation of moisture in it.

Fungal infections also include powdery mildew (white coating on leaves and flowers). The reason for the occurrence is sudden changes in temperature and humidity. Measures to combat it include: removing the affected plant fragments, treating it with sulfur.

To prevent fungal diseases, you should:

choose light soil for sowing (PH< 6);
steam the ground before sowing;
sow and plant plants not too densely;
stick to temperature regime;
prevent excess nitrogen fertilizer content, as well as stagnation of water in the soil.

2. Yellowing of the leaves. Causes:

violation of the temperature regime, as well as the irrigation regime;
pest infestation ( spider mite, aphid, whitefly);
development of true chlorosis (lack of iron).

Pest control methods include:

spraying and washing the leaves with water or weak tobacco infusion, pollination with ground sulfur (in the air), treatment with ready-made systemic insecticides (from spider mites);
treatment with a solution (1:1) of nicotine sulfate in soapy water(from aphids);
treatment with permethrin preparations (2%) every three days (for whiteflies);
the introduction of preparations containing iron (from true chlorosis).

New "champion"

Petunia F1 Gioconda multi-flowered creeping cascade - a recently bred hybrid, according to reviews, is a serious competitor to surfinia - recognized champions in the abundance of flowering. It reproduces exclusively vegetatively.

The breeding of this variety is considered a revolutionary breakthrough in breeding. It is the first petunia in the world to produce a staggering amount of flowers.

It is a plant with well-branched, powerful shoots 20 cm high, which are able to cover the soil when grown in open ground up to 1 m in diameter.

Variety F1 - Gioconda starry multi-flowered creeping cascading petunia (reviews confirm this) - adapts to the widest temperature range: plus 8-40 degrees Celsius.

When growing in containers, the volume of the latter should be sufficient, and top dressing should be carried out weekly to maintain the beauty of the plant.

You can carefully consider the F1 hybrid in the photo (Gioconda starry multi-flowered creeping cascade petunia).

Norms and features of planting petunias in pots.

Things are coming to winter, but this does not mean that you should forget about your hobbies for flowers. To enjoy beautiful flowers petunias in the spring, it is necessary to plant the seed at the end of winter. In this article we will tell you how to plant and care for petunias.

Initially, you need to prepare the pots and sow the seeds. This is done at the end of February. It is necessary to mix the seeds with wet sand and put them on the ground. After that, the containers are covered with glass caps and wait for the appearance of sprouts.

After that, the sprouts are thinned out, it is necessary that the distance between the shoots is 5 cm. Next, you can sprinkle with a layer of moist soil. Water the plants from time to time and after a month you can transplant them into pots. For this, containers with soddy soil are suitable. Many flower growers recommend mixing hydrogel. This is silica gel, which is pre-soaked in water. Introduced into the pot in a ratio of 1:5 with the soil. This mixture retains moisture well and prevents root rot.

Planting instructions:

Do not immediately take the plant outside. Night frosts are still possible in late April and May. That is why flowers are gradually accustomed to lower temperatures.
Keep the temperature at +18 ° C all week. Further, reduce to +15 °C. After that, put the plant on the balcony and watch the temperature.
Once the threat of frost has passed, you can put the plants outside or in the yard.

Landing in open ground is carried out on a cloudy day or after sunset. When exposed to direct sunlight, the leaves wither, and such a plant does not take root well.

Cache-pot is selected depending on your preferences. This is the basket in which the pot is placed. The basket itself is suspended and the flowers fall down. It is worth noting that you should not choose small pots, as there will not be enough space for the development of the root system. On average, choose pots with a diameter of 22 cm and a volume of 5 liters. This is enough for one plant.

Not all varieties are suitable for planting in pots. The pot itself implies that the plant will fall. Often such petunias are planted near the arbors, and over time they braid it. The arches braided with petunias look very nice. For growing in pots and flowerpots, ampelous petunias are chosen. They fall down and they have beautiful flowers.

The most popular varieties:

Surfinia
Pirate
Rendula
Avalanche

Please note that if you are planting flowers on the street, then it is worth limiting watering and adjusting for natural precipitation. If under a canopy, then the plant needs daily watering.

2 petunias can be planted in a 10 l pot. These plants grow roots well, they may not have enough space in the future. One plant should be planted on a small pot with a volume of 5 liters.

It should be understood that such plants should be cut in time and remove dried flowers. Otherwise, the plant will begin to wilt. In addition, the number of colors may be reduced. As soon as you notice that the leaves and flowers are fading, cut off ¼ of the branches.

In general, this species is not grown in pots. Such plants are planted in the country, directly on open ground. The approximate distance between seedlings should be 20 cm. Accordingly, when growing this species in pots, one bush is enough for a container with a diameter of 20-30 cm.

In a large pot, it is worth planting no more than two shoots. In a pot with a diameter of 20 cm, it is enough to plant only one sprout. If you think that at in large numbers sprouts get a lush bush, then you are mistaken. Plant roots will interfere with each other. Therefore, the optimal amount is one bush. With proper care, it will grow well and be lush.

Petunias flowerpots: how to plant?

It should be understood that for an adult plant you need 5 liters of soil. If you plant petunias in long square-shaped flowerpots, then it is worth maintaining a distance between sprouts of 15 cm. This is if the size of the flowers is small. If the diameter of the flowers is impressive, then the distance between the sprouts should be increased to 30 cm.

VIDEO: How to plant petunias in flowerpots?

Planting and caring for petunias is quite simple. Required good soil and regular watering.

VIDEO: How to plant a petunia?

Which has long shoots sometimes reaching 2 m. Its name comes from the German word Ampel, which means hanging vase. Petunias of these varieties are designed specifically for growing in hanging planters. Often they can be found on verandas, terraces, balconies, gardens around the house and gazebos. Hanging vases with can decorate any place in the garden.

Peculiarity ampelous petunias in that it has long and flexible shoots. As a rule, the length of the shoots is not more than 100 cm in conditions temperate climate. In a warm, comfortable climate, shoots can reach 2–2.5 m. Such plants can be grown not only in hanging pots, but also on Alpine rollercoaster, metal grids and any other supports. They can be used to decorate a wall or grown directly on the soil, then the plant will cover it like a carpet.

On a note. Coloring does not differ from ordinary (bush) petunia and depends on the variety. As well as the size of the flowers, the timing of flowering, care and reproduction do not differ much from.

We talked in more detail about the ampelous petunia in, and you will learn how it differs from the cascade.

Hanging pots

A cache-pot is a pot that does not have a hole at the bottom. It is designed to be placed in flower pot have not only a decorative, but also a practical function. Sometimes the word planter means a flowerpot for growing flowers on the street. Cache-pots are:

suspended;
floor;
wall;
in the form of a flowerpot on a leg.

They can have a variety of designs.

When watering, it is very desirable to control the humidity. Water should not stagnate at the bottom of the planter, so that the roots of the plant do not rot.

How to choose?

What to look for:

Where will the plant be located? Will it be a balcony, a loggia, or maybe it will be a veranda or a garden. Will the plant be exposed to rain or wind? If so, then the planter should be strong enough.
Pallet. If you settled on a hanging planter, then it must have a pallet. Since petunias require frequent watering. And it is much easier to do this if there is a pallet.
Ampel petunia requires a large amount of soil from 5 to 15 liters per bush, depending on the variety. Before buying a pallet, you need to decide on the plant. That is, purchase ready-made seedlings or grow them.
Reference. It is better to choose a cache-pot for a specific plant. As different varieties petunias require different volumes of soil.
The cache-pot should be quite strong and dense., since the earth, the plant itself and the drainage material weigh quite a lot. The pot must withstand this load.

From the video you will learn which planter to choose for ampelous petunias:

Varieties with descriptions and photos

Consider which varieties are best planted in pots.

Characterized by the fact that it has long stems (up to 150 cm). Its stems are strong, dense, powerful. The plant is hardy, able to withstand heavy rain and wind. Flowers are large, waxy. The colors of the flowers of this can be very different.

Refers to hybrid varieties. It has beautiful white flowers. Flowers grow densely, practically hiding the shoots. Stem length up to 80 cm.

Refers to hybrid varieties. The flowers are rich, bright pink or rose red with veins. Flower diameter 6–7 cm. Flowers densely cover stems. Stem length up to 80 cm.

Masha

The length of the stem is 70–80 cm. The flowers are medium-sized, dense, funnel-shaped, pink with a yellowish center. Looks great on suburban area.

The shoots grow luxuriantly, the length of the shoot reaches 1 m. Flowers color pink with a dark lilac center and lilac streaks. The diameter of the flower is approximately 5 cm. They bloom luxuriantly and densely.

Unusual mysterious and very beautiful variety ampelous petunias. It has large velvety black flowers. The flower diameter is about 8 cm. It looks very nice both separately and in combination with other varieties. The variety is new, bred in England in 2011.

Plants of this sport have bright red medium-sized flowers. The length of the stem is about 1 m. The flowers grow densely and densely cover the stems.

One of the varieties of ampelous petunia. It is characterized by a wide variety of flower colors, resistance bad weather, splendor, rapid growth abundant flowering. It is very popular with Russian flower growers. You will find all the details about the beautiful Surfinia.

In Russia, this variety is usually called "Fortunia". The length of the stem is from one 1 to 1.5 meters. The diameter of the flower is 5–7 cm. Flowers can be: pink; dark crimson; crimson; lilac-pink; pale pink; purple; salmon. Wonderwave propagates both by seeds and vegetatively. Read about what a vegetative petunia is and how it reproduces.

How to plant?

Planting rules:

It is necessary to prepare the soil in advance. To do this, you need to take: three parts of coconut fiber, two parts of biohumus and one part of coarse sand, you can add a hydrogel to maintain the humidity level. All this should be mixed.
Before planting, the soil should be disinfected. To be free of pathogens. The substrate for planting petunias can also be purchased at the store. It will be a ready-made mixture containing everything you need.
How many pieces are best planted in one pot? This plant requires at least 5 liters of soil volume per bush. Based on this, the size of the pots is selected. Some varieties (usually large flowers) require 10-15 liters of soil per plant.
Important! In a standard planter, you can plant no more than one bush. If you plant more, the plant will not bloom well. The flowers will be small, the shoots will be weak. In addition, the plant may be sick or not bloom at all.

We wrote in more detail about planting and subsequent care for this plant.

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It is impossible to overestimate the beauty and grace of the ampelous petunia. It decorates not only balconies and personal plots. It is used for landscaping public places, streets, recreation areas, outdoor summer areas. She is unpretentious, bright, easy to care for, looks great in composition with other colors.

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