Petunia Nana Compacta Rose of Heavens Pink
Petunia Nana Compacta Rose of Heavens Pink. An eye-catching upright open pollinated variety with large 4 inch Deep Blush Pink blooms which fade to a lighter rose pink with age just prior to dropping. A superb garden performer. Ideal for baskets, pots, tubs, beds and borders. Prefers sun and well drained soil. Half hardy compact annual, growing to a maximum height of 15in. Easy to grow.
Cultivation Advice Petunia Nana Compacta Rose of Heavens Pink
- Sow from Jan onwards indoors or heated undercover at 21-27C (70-80F)
- on the surface of a good fine seed compost and gently firm down (do not cover).
- Keep soil moist but not wet. Sealing in a polythene bag after sowing is helpful to retain moisture.
- These need light to germinate and usually take 10-21 days.
- Shade from direct sunlight.
- When large enough to handle, transplant to trays and grow on in cooler conditions with plenty of ventilation.
- Gradually acclimatise before planting out after all risk of frost.
- Dead head throughout the season to prolong flowering.
