Petunia hybrida grandiflora 'Sophistica® Blue Morn' – beautiful blue summer bloomer

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 'Sophistica® Blue Morn' stands out with its intense blue flowers with a subtle white edge, which add an elegant and fresh touch to borders, window boxes, and hanging baskets.

Thanks to its vigorous, bushy growth and large flowers, this petunia is ideal for gardens, patios and balcony boxes, and blooms profusely from late spring until the first frost, making it a long-lasting source of colour in the summer.

Description and features

Petunia hybrida grandiflora 'Sophistica® Blue Morn' forms a compact, bushy plant about 25–30 cm tall. The flowers are large (up to 8–10 cm), trumpet-shaped, and bright blue with a white edge, creating a fresh and striking effect in the garden.

The dark green foliage creates a beautiful contrast with the flowers, and the sturdy stems keep the flowers upright, even in wind or rain. The combination of a long blooming period and unique colors makes this petunia ideal for adding a stylish and vibrant pop of color to your summer border or flower box.

Cultivation and care

Petunia hybrida grandiflora 'Sophistica® Blue Morn' is easy to grow provided you meet a few basic requirements:

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

• Position: Full sun for optimal flower development; light shade reduces flowering strength.

• Soil: Well-drained, humus-rich and nutritious; ideal pH 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 promote profuse flowering.

• Care: Deadheading (removing spent flowers) encourages new flowering and keeps the plant compact.

With this care, 'Sophistica® Blue Morn' will grow into a lush and long-lasting summer flower.

Application and ornamental value

Petunia hybrida grandiflora 'Sophistica® Blue Morn' is versatile:

• Borders and planters – adds an elegant, fresh splash of colour.

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

• Combinations – beautiful with other summer annuals such as white, pink, or purple petunias, lobelia, or fuchsia.

• Container gardening – ideal for balconies and patios where the blue-white flowers create a striking contrast.

• Summer accents – the unique colours create a fresh and stylish look.

With its large flowers, compact growth and unique colour, 'Sophistica® Blue Morn' is a real eye-catcher in any garden.