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Petunia Typhoon is a bright hybrid variety, popular and loved by many gardeners. These large and powerful plants have an extraordinary variety of inflorescences and a unique aroma. Typhoon varieties delight with magnificent flowering throughout the summer season, are unpretentious and withstand the atmospheric vagaries of nature.
It is better to place large petunias in flowerpots in flower beds, and small ones on stair steps.
Description and characteristics of petunia
Petunias have large stems, flowers up to 10 cm. Seedlings are planted in March/April, the recommended distance between plants in the flowerbed is 1.5 m. The optimal temperature for growth is +24 ° C.
Varieties of petunias of the Typhoon series
Among the varieties of large petunias, one of the popular is the hybrid species Typhoon.The plants are distinguished by much greater hardiness compared to other varieties, have a sweet, pleasant smell that dissipates around the flower at a distance of several meters, and also have large, bright flowers in the most beautiful tones - soft white, pink, red.
In addition, this Typhoon variety is immune to such a harmful disease as powdery mildew, so it does not require increased care or treatment with fungicides.
The undoubted priority in choosing Typhoon petunias is their rapid germination and extended flowering period until the first snow. In addition, petunia begins to bloom earlier than representatives of other varieties.
Giant cascading petunia Typhoon F1 Red Velor
It is the tallest of all species (height reaches 50 cm). It will require flowerpots with long pendants. The color can be different - from pinkish to dark purple or bright red. The species is resistant to fungi and other microbes, so it is suitable for growing indoors and in the garden.
The bright color of Red Velor is emphasized by white flowerpots or light gravel
Giant cascading petunia Typhoon F1 Hot Pink
The hybrid bush series of petunias Typhoon Hot Pink is characterized by a bright scattering of flower buds, predominantly pink. The inflorescences are large, up to 7 cm in diameter. The Typhoon Hot Pink variety tolerates heat and moisture well thanks to its strong rhizomes. The stems of Hot Pink petunias are up to 80 cm, and the flowering period lasts until frost. Petunia seedlings take root well in the soil, and already 2 weeks after planting they delight with uniform pink flowering.
Petunia Typhoon Hot Pink is recommended to be planted in hanging lawns
Giant cascading petunia Typhoon F1 Silver
The brightest varietal variety is ampelous petunia Typhoon Silver. The species is very resistant to bad weather, quickly renews itself after rains, and blooms until frost. The chic bush of the plant forms an extensive stem array and, in the presence of open space or spacious dishes, the Silver bush can grow up to one and a half meters wide. The flowers of the plant are pale pink or white. It is distinguished by the longest flowering time (from the beginning of summer until the onset of the first autumn frosts). Due to its characteristics, it tolerates dry weather well. Does not require frequent watering.
Petunia Silver - an elegant mix of colors for balcony design.
Cascade petunia Typhoon F1 Cherry
The flowers are reddish or bright pink, the stems are bushy and hard. The plant has a high growth rate, so if planted in an open area, they can fill a wide area in a short time. The root system is strong, so if you use a flowerpot or flowerpot, you should take care in advance about the capacity of the container. For abundant flowering, it is recommended to plant Typhoon cherry plants in a sunny place. The species is perfectly suited for growing in the garden, large baskets and containers, and can also be used as a ground cover.
Petunia Cherry decorates large areas
Features of planting and care
The most common method of propagating Typhoon petunia is germinating seedlings from seeds. For this plant, it is very important to use prepared soil, which can be purchased in specialized stores. If purchasing is not possible, then it is easy to make at home by mixing humus, sand, peat and a little turf. Below is a step-by-step guide for planting petunias:
- Add a layer of expanded clay to the bottom of the container in which the flower will grow;
- pour a layer of soil on top;
- spill everything well with water;
- spread the shift on the top layer of soil;
- using a spray bottle, moisten;
- cover the container with a transparent material (polyethylene, cling film or glass) to create a greenhouse effect.
It is very important to maintain the climate conditions in the room where the container with plant seedlings will be located. The temperature should not be less than 20 degrees.
Timing of sowing seeds
It is generally accepted that the timing of planting Typhoon petunia refers to the end of March, after the spring equinox, when daylight hours become longer. The first sprouts usually form after about 2 weeks. Picking the sprouts must be done no earlier than the appearance of two leaves on the stem. In order to avoid situations of plant frostbite and not to endanger the seedlings, it is recommended to plant Typhoon petunia in the ground in late spring or early summer.
Typhoon petunia seedlings bloom very early
Soil and location requirements
Petunia is not as picky about the soil composition as many plants, but the soil should not be allowed to oxidize above pH-5.5.
The applied fertilizers must contain a higher percentage of nitrogen; this has a beneficial effect on the Typhoon variety and allows for abundant flowering. The time for fertilizing with nitrogen is the first half of summer. Towards the end of the season it is necessary to fertilize with a phosphorus-potassium complex.
For planting in a home container, flowerpot or outdoor hanging baskets, the soil mixture is made according to the following recipe: 2 parts turf/leaf soil plus 2 high-quality humus, 2 peat and 1 part sand. Do not forget that with this method of planting the soil dries out quickly.To avoid this, a hydrogel is added.
Due to its well-developed root system, the Typhoon variety easily tolerates replanting. It is preferable to choose sunny and windless places for petunias.
Sowing seeds and subsequent care
Typhoon petunia seeds are sown at the end of March. General recommendations for the successful cultivation of Typhoon seedlings:
- do not pour petunia seeds with water to prevent fungal diseases;
- water only with boiled or settled water;
- 15 days after the sprouts appear, it is recommended to fertilize;
- fertilize with every 3-4th watering;
- After 2-4 sheets appear, dive into separate cups.
Advice recommended by agronomists: prepare a container with soil and level the surface, carefully lay out the seeds and cover with a thin layer of snow. When it grows, it will naturally compact the soil and fix small seeds.
Diseases and pests
This plant is characterized by the appearance of several types of parasites.
Spider mite, spreading with lightning speed between the inflorescences of the plant, infecting the entire flower. When it first appears, it is very difficult to detect due to its size. It becomes noticeable only after the plant is entwined with cobwebs and white dots appear on the leaves. You can get rid of it with the help of acaricidal drugs (Nero, Demitan).
Thrips - small worms that settle on the underside of plant leaves. After these parasites appear, the flower begins to dry out. They are not always noticeable right away, but when whitish stripes appear on the leaves of the plant, thrips colonies have already thoroughly taken over the flower.You can get rid of pests using bioinsecticides (Aktar, Spintor-240).
Aphid – a very common and most dangerous plant pest. When they appear, spots appear that look like sweet drops, which are gradually covered with a fungus with a coating of soot. The way to get rid of parasites is bioinsecticides - “Aktara” and “Confidorm”, or natural helpers such as ladybugs, lacewings and fly hoverflies. There is also a folk method: you need to attach a piece of white paper with a sweet and fragrant syrup to the center of the plant on a clothespin, and within a day all the aphids will gather on the leaf.
How to place Typhoon petunia in the garden
The Typhoon variety is a real flower garland with hundreds of beautiful inflorescences in a wide range of colors. Petunias will effectively decorate both a terrace, if you arrange them in hanging baskets or flowerpots, and a flowerbed near a house, street store or cafe.
Petunias go well with many flowers
Another favorite way of growing plants among urban aesthetes is in balcony boxes. Given the unpretentiousness of petunias, they can also be placed inside a house or cottage.
Typhoon bushes are an amazing decoration for any landscape. Petunia looks incredibly beautiful in portable pots that can be placed, for example, on both sides of the front door. Some are installed on the steps of stairs, if width allows. Such flowerpots are easy to transport; if necessary, they can be used to decorate individual landscape areas. For example, pots of petunias are moved to the central alley of the dacha when wedding parties are planned.
Blooming Typhoon petunias will magically change any corner of a country house or the balcony of a city apartment. There are a huge number of options, as well as color colors.
Conclusion
It is no coincidence that Petunia Typhoon is loved by gardeners and designers. For more than a hundred years, many have been happily decorating balconies, terraces, flower beds and parks with these amazing flowers. The Typhoon variety blooms brightly and luxuriantly almost until the onset of serious cold weather, is unpretentious, and resistant to capricious weather.
Reviews with photos about petunia Typhoon Red Velor, Silver, Cherry
