Petunia Seeds 'Sophistica Lime Bicolour'

• Flowers have unique pink and lime-green markings
• Markings change with temperature
• Very free-flowering
• Ideal for pots and hanging baskets

Petunia ‘Sophistica Lime Bicolour’ produces abundant flowers with striking pink and lime green markings, each flower with its own unique pattern. Flowering all summer, they’re ideal for pots and hanging baskets. In cool temperatures, the pink colouring becomes more prominent, while as the weather warms up the flowers become more lime-green.

Sow indoors

Almost fill a seed tray with moist seed compost. Sow seeds thinly over the surface, but do not cover them with compost. Place in the warmth 18-25°C (65-75°F), and keep moist. Dry conditions will prevent the seeds germinating.

Grow on

Keep seedlings in a light position, but shade from direct sunlight. When large enough to handle, transplant 5cm (2in) apart into trays of potting compost.

Plant out

Gradually accustom plants to outside conditions for 2–3 weeks before planting out when danger of frost has passed. Allow 30cm (12in) between plants. Choose a sheltered spot in full sun.

Aftercare

Water well in dry weather and feed plants regularly with a liquid fertiliser.

Tips

This seed is tiny and needs handling with care to avoid crushing. For extra protection and ease of sowing it is pelleted and filled into a fine seed sower.