Petunia hybrida grandiflora 'Daddy® Mixture' – a colorful variety for summer borders

Petunia hybrida grandiflora , commonly known as petunia, is one of the most beloved annual flowering plants because of its long blooming period and showy flowers. The cultivar 'Daddy® Mixture' offers a vibrant mix of large flowers in various colors, making it a perfect choice for gardens, window boxes, patios, and hanging baskets.

Thanks to its vigorous, bushy growth and rich flowering, this mix is ​​ideal for both plant enthusiasts and professional gardeners who want to add colour and variety to their summer borders.

Description and features

Petunia hybrida grandiflora 'Daddy® Mixture' forms a compact, bushy plant about 25–30 cm tall. The flowers are large (up to 8–10 cm), trumpet-shaped, and range in color from white, pink, purple, red, and blue, creating a dynamic and cheerful effect in any garden.

The dark green foliage provides a beautiful contrast with the flowers, and the sturdy stems ensure the flowers remain upright, even in wind or rain. The long flowering period, from late spring until the first frost, keeps the garden colorful for months.

Cultivation and care

Petunia hybrida grandiflora 'Daddy® Mixture' is easy to grow with a few basic conditions:

• Sowing: Sow indoors in February–March or plant out ready-made plug plants outdoors after the last frost.

• Location: Full sun for optimal flower development; petunias prefer warm, sunny spots.

• Soil: Well-drained, humus-rich and nutritious; ideally a pH of 6.0–7.0.

• Watering: Water regularly, especially during dry periods; avoid stagnant water around the roots.

• Fertilization: Feed regularly with a liquid fertilizer for flowering plants to encourage profuse flowering.

• Care: Remove spent flowers (deadheading) to prolong flowering and keep the plant compact.

With this care, the 'Daddy® Mixture' will grow into a lush and colorful summer bloomer.

Application and ornamental value

Petunia hybrida grandiflora 'Daddy® Mixture' is very versatile:

• Borders and flower boxes – add colour and dynamism to summer borders.

• Hanging baskets and patio pots – the bushy growth gives a full, rich appearance.

• Combinations – beautiful with other annual summer bloomers such as lobelia, begonia or fuchsia.

• Container gardening – ideal for balconies and patios due to the long flowering period and color variation.

• Colorful summer accents – the mix of large, striking flowers immediately catches the eye.

The large flowers and colorful mix make 'Daddy® Mixture' a real eye-catcher in any garden.