Do Surfinias come back every year?
Petunias are perennial, although most bedding types are grown as annuals from seed each year. The trailing varieties, such as Surfinias, are perennial and are grown from cuttings or new plants.
How many surfinia petunias are in a hanging basket?
For hanging baskets the general rule is to use one plant per inch of basket diameter – so 12 plants per 12 inch basket. You’ll only need 5 plants per 12 inch hanging basket for bigger plants like Geraniums (Pelargoniums), Surfinia Petunias, culinary herbs and Fuchsias.
Are petunia surfinia Hardy?
Both types are popular plants for borders, window-boxes, tubs and hanging baskets, and are usually grown as half-hardy annuals. The numerous garden varieties grow to a height of 200-400mm (8″-15″) and flower from late June until first frosts, and prefer a sheltered sunny site and light well-drained soil.
How much sun does a surfinia need?
full sunshine
With proper care, this results in a dense flower carpet with a length of up to two meters in the course of the summer. Rain: Surfinia® do not require special protection and recover quickly even after heavy rain showers. Sun: Surfinia® feel best in full sunshine, but also tolerate partial shade.
What is the difference between petunia and Surfinia?
Surfinia is actually a kind of hanging petunia that bears hundreds of small bell-shaped flowers. It is often used as a cascading flower to cover balconies and deck overhangs.
Will Surfinia survive winter?
AThe Surfinia petunia, which comes in a wide range of varieties, is perennial. To keep yours safe, overwinter them in a gently heated greenhouse in which the temperature does not fall below 7˚C (45˚F).
What is the difference between petunia and surfinia?
What is the best trailing petunia?
Petunia ‘Rose Vein Velvet’ ‘Rose Vein Velvet’ is said to be one of the best petunias to grow from seed. The pink, veined blooms are produced in their masses on trailing stems, up to 1m long. A great cultivar for hanging baskets and window boxes.
Are trailing petunias the same as Surfinias?
Every Surfinia® is a Petunia, but not every Petunia is a Surfinia®. Worldwide, many Petunia varieties are available on the market. But none of them are as good, and as strong, as the Surfinia® brand.
Do Surfinias like full sun?
Petunia ‘Surfinia Lime’ is ideal for growing in containers and hanging baskets, and also makes good ground cover. For best results, grow Petunia ‘Surfinia Lime’ in full sun in a sheltered spot, and keep plants well watered.
Are surfinia trailing petunias?
Surfinia® was the first trailing (hanging) Petunia brand on the market. Surfinia® Petunias are grown from cuttings and are perfectly trailing and rain resistant.
Which is the best trailing petunia?
Easy Wave petunias are very long blooming, will produce 2¼ in. flowers from spring until frost. They are terrific trailing petunias for beds, containers or hanging baskets, and look great combined with Wave series petunias.
Is Surfinia a registered trademark?
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Why Surfinia®?
Surfinia® was the very first vegetative Petunia series. The No.1 brand in Europe, where brilliant cascades fall from window boxes everywhere. Home About Story Why Surfinia®? Breeding History Leaflet Contact News Movie Power Brands ® Catalogues 30th anniversary No.1 Trailing Petunia Newspaper Photo Contest Collection Early Trailing Classic Trailing
How can I get my Surfinia® plant published on this list?
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What makes Surfinia® different from other petunias?
But Surfinia®is much more nowadays. The spectacular trailing habit of Surfinia® Petunia is unique and much bigger than the regular size of trailing plants. This is what makes Surfinia® still the best and most widely sold Petunia in the world, for almost 30 years and counting.