Posts

Showing posts with the label thistle

Garden Petunia Botanical name: Petunia atkinsiana multicolor flowers.

Image
 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 y...