Petunia hybrida grandiflora 'Sophistica® Lime Bicolor' – striking lime green bicolor flowers

Petunia hybrida grandiflora , commonly known as petunia, is one of the most popular annual flowering plants, beloved for its long-lasting blooms and showy flowers. The cultivar 'Sophistica® Lime Bicolor' is distinguished by its unique lime-green flowers with a subtle white edge, which add a fresh and modern touch to borders, window boxes, and hanging baskets.

With 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 and eye-catching display of colour.

Description and features

Petunia hybrida grandiflora 'Sophistica® Lime Bicolor' forms a compact, bushy plant about 25–30 cm tall. The flowers are large (up to 8–10 cm), trumpet-shaped, and lime green with a white edge, creating a vibrant and fresh effect in the garden or on the patio.

The dark green foliage creates a beautiful contrast with the bicolor flowers, and the sturdy stems keep the flowers upright, even in rain or wind. The combination of a long blooming period and unique colors makes this petunia ideal for anyone looking to add a modern, striking pop of color to their summer border or flower box.

Cultivation and care

Petunia hybrida grandiflora 'Sophistica® Lime Bicolor' is easy to grow with a few basic conditions:

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

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

• Soil: Well-drained, humus-rich and nutritious; pH 6.0–7.0 is ideal.

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

• Fertilization: Use a liquid fertilizer for flowering plants regularly to promote profuse flowering and compact growth.

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

With this care, 'Sophistica® Lime Bicolor' will grow into a lush, richly flowering and fresh summer bloomer.

Application and ornamental value

Petunia hybrida grandiflora 'Sophistica® Lime Bicolor' is versatile:

• Borders and flower boxes – adds a fresh and modern touch of colour to summer borders.

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

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

• Container gardening – ideal for balconies and patios where the lime green flowers create a striking contrast.

• Summer accents – the unique bicolor flowers provide a modern and fresh look.

With its large flowers, compact growth and striking bicolor colours, 'Sophistica® Lime Bicolor' is a real eye-catcher in any garden or on the patio.