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ActivePetunia x atkinsiana D. Don · Garden petunia
Priscilla Grace Kerley, David William Kerley, Timothy Edward Kerley
Cultivation
Potted plant cultivation: Petunia × hybrida
Petunia x atkinsiana D. Don
An intensive cultivation technology for petunias that requires strict control of substrate volume, nutrient management, and pruning to maintain continuous flowering.
In the reference 4 varieties crop Garden petunia, where this is mentioned in the description.
For optimal development of Petunia × hybrida in container cultivation, 3–5 liters of growing medium per plant is required. Insufficient substrate volume leads to stunted growth and reduced flowering intensity. The crop is characterized by high nutrient uptake; therefore, the use of controlled-release fertilizers at planting and regular liquid feeding is recommended.
The plant requires consistent irrigation, as it is sensitive to fluctuations in substrate moisture. To manage the plant habit, shoot pinching and deadheading of spent flowers are practiced. Modern hybrids carrying the male sterility gene redirect resources toward continuous flowering rather than seed set.
General information about the subject — on the page Pot culture.
Varieties of Garden petunia mentioned in the description
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WithdrawnPetunia x atkinsiana D. Don · Garden petunia
Priscilla Grace Kerley, David William Kerley, Timothy Edward Kerley, Sarah Elisabeth Kerley
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ActivePetunia x atkinsiana D. Don · Garden petunia
Antonella Capo