Supreme Raspberry Ice Petunia
Petunia x hybrida. Elegant in our trials with its spectacular raspberry-red center that bleeds out on a pale ice-pink flower. The unique colour made it a real standout. Opera petunias have a trailing habit, long bloom time and the best feature is that it is self-cleaning. Perfect for your pots and has great bedding performance as well. Plants are 4-6 inches high and spread to 3 feet. Approx. 10 seeds/pkg.
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Growing Information
Planting:
Start inside 8 weeks before last frost. Sprinkle the tiny seed onto soil surface and gently press them in; do not cover. Provide light and constant warmth (21-24 degrees C). Use a bottom heat source for best results. Transplant after last frost into a full sun location. Will tolerate light shade but blooming will be reduced.
Moving Outside:
Gradually adjust your plants to outside conditions over a period of a week or two. First place them outside on a warm, calm day in the shade for a few hours. Work up to more sun, wind, and cooler temperatures and finally leave out overnight. Permanently place or plant them outside after your last spring frost date. Check moisture levels everyday, and water when necessary. Continue to fertilize throughout the season. Watch out for the usual insect pests: whiteflies, aphids, thrips, and spider mites.
Growing:
Must be deadheaded regularly. Do not overwater or overfertilize. Use a low-nitrogen/high-phosphorus fertilizer sparingly.