Petunia hybrida grandiflora , commonly known as petunia, is one of the most popular annual flowering plants thanks to its long blooming period and showy flowers. The cultivar 'Daddy® Red' stands out with its intense, bright red flowers that instantly add a striking pop of color to borders, window boxes, and hanging baskets.
Thanks to its vigorous, bushy growth and large flowers, 'Daddy® Red' is ideal for gardens, patios, and balconies, as well as for professional flower cultivation. The plant blooms profusely from late spring until the first frost, making this petunia a long-lasting source of color throughout the summer.
Petunia hybrida grandiflora 'Daddy® Red' forms a compact, bushy plant about 25–30 cm tall. The flowers are large (up to 8–10 cm), trumpet-shaped, and intense red, making them an instant eye-catcher in any garden or balcony.
The dark green foliage creates a beautiful contrast with the red flowers, and the sturdy stems ensure the flowers remain upright, even in rain or wind. Thanks to its long flowering period, 'Daddy® Red' remains a colorful accent in the summer border for months.
Petunia hybrida grandiflora 'Daddy® Red' is easy to grow with a few basic conditions:
Sowing: Sow indoors in February–March or plant out plug plants 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 droughts; avoid stagnant water around the roots.
Fertilization: Feed regularly with a liquid fertilizer for flowering plants to encourage flowering.
Care: Remove spent flowers (deadheading) to prolong flowering and keep the plant compact.
With this care, 'Daddy® Red' will grow into a lush and richly flowering summer flower.
Petunia hybrida grandiflora 'Daddy® Red' is versatile:
Borders and flower boxes – adds striking colour and texture to the summer border.
Hanging baskets and patio pots – the bushy growth gives a full, rich appearance.
Combinations – beautiful with other summer annuals such as lobelia, fuchsia or begonias.
Container gardening – ideal for balconies and patios due to the long flowering period and intense color.
Summer accents – the bright red flowers immediately attract attention and create a lively effect.
With its large, showy flowers and compact growth, 'Daddy® Red' is a must-have for any summer flowering collection.
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