Garden Petunia Botanical name: Petunia atkinsiana multicolor flowers.

 Garden petunia, a species of petunia aktkinsiana hybrid species of garden plant.



Description :

Garden petunia (Petunia atkinsiana) is a hybrid form of garden plant that includes all hybrids between two species of P. petunia. Petunias in the garden require several hours of sunlight each day.


Tips from garden coaches 

Garden petunia has rich cultivated varieties to meet different needs. Can be used as a ground cover potted flower pot. With simple care you can have a vibrant petunia in your garden. 


Attract Birds

Garden petunias should definitely be on your list if you want to create a hummingbird-attracting garden! Hummingbirds need to feed on a variety of nectar sources and the wider the selection the better. Look for varieties that come in colors that naturally attract hummingbirds especially yellow-orange and most reds and they are attracted to the tubular shape of these flowers. Garden petunias can provide early season food for these little honeybees and you can plant them well with other hummingbird favorites that bloom later in the year.


How do you take care of a garden petunia?

Garden petunias should definitely be on your list if you want to create a hummingbird-attracting garden! Hummingbirds need to feed on a variety of nectar sources and the wider the selection the better. Look for varieties that come in colors that naturally attract hummingbirds especially yellow-orange and most reds and they are attracted to the tubular shape of these flowers. Garden petunias can provide early season food for these little honeybees and you can plant them well with other hummingbird favorites that bloom later in the year.


Condition Requirement Difficulty Rating 

Garden petunia is good choice for gardeners with brown thumbs as they are resistant to almost all pests and disease and are very easy to care for.


Sunlight: Full sun, Partial sun

Care Guide And Water.

Garden petunias are thirsty plants and require regular deep watering to keep the soil moist to a depth of 6 to 8 inches. Water the pot more often than the plant. Daily watering may be necessary in hot weather.

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