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large white petunia

Petunia axillaris

Fragrant

Genus: Petunia
Family: Solanaceae

About this plant

This plant is relatively rare in cultivation, and is a large white flowering night-scented species of petunia native to temperate South America. It has been used as a parent in many petunia hybrid breeding programs. It has pure white highly-scented funnel shaped, trumpet flowers that can be 3 to 7cm across and flowers prolifically on a vigorous gently mounding plant.

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

AcidNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in light, fertile, well-drained soil in full sun, with shelter from drying winds. Plant out after frosts have passed

Pruning

Deadhead regularly

Propagation

Propagate by seed. Can be slow to germinate. Seeds need gentle warmth and must not be covered

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids and slugs

Diseases

May be subsceptible to grey moulds, foot rot and a virus

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverCottage InformalArchitecturalPatio ContainerLow Maintenance

Planting Places

WoodlandGravel GardenConservatoryOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Submerged

Time to Full Height

One To Two Years