Petunia Plants

Petunia plug plants

Petunias are surely top of the list for any summer bedding plants display, and their ease of growth and variety of colour makes them a reliable choice year after year.

Upright petunias

Upright petunias such as the Petunia 'Amore' collection are glorious, filling pots or beds in no time and with our FI Select Improved Mix, coming in a lovely kaleidoscope of colours to celebrate summer.

Trailing Petunias

It’s the trailing petunia varieties that really shine, with their spectacular clouds spilling from hanging baskets or planters. The Surfinia range are the original trailing petunia flowers, and are reliable and weather resistant, so come rain or shine they will not be deterred. 'Surfinia Purple' offers cascades of rich velvet single purple blossoms all summer long.

Get the most out of your petunia plug plants and read our Best expert advice on growing petunias, containing tips from a range of skilled growers.

Where to grow Petunia plants

• Petunias enjoy full sun in a sheltered position.
• Plant in well-drained, fertile soil
• Petunia plants are ideal for pots and containers as well as flower beds and baskets

When to plant Petunias

• Plant your petunias out in late May or early June, once the risk of a frost has passed.

How to grow Petunia plants

• Grow petunias in beds, borders, window boxes or hanging baskets – with so many varieties, they’re incredibly versatile.
• Deadhead regularly and cut back the stems if they become straggly
• Water regularly but allow to dry out a little between waterings