Petunia Eagle

Petunia is a gorgeous flower widely used in landscape design. It is used to decorate alpine slides, flower beds and flower beds. Not a single park and garden can do without this flower, because it enchants and falls in love with absolutely anyone. In today's article we will talk about these wonderful flowers, their varieties, in particular, consider the Eagle petunia variety.

Petunia Eagle: variety description

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We first heard about petunia back in the distant beginning of the 18th century. This flower was found in the tropics of South America. Its leaves were very reminiscent of tobacco leaves, which is why the plant got such a name, because in translation from Brazilian the word Petun means tobacco. Later, breeders managed to bring out other varieties of this wonderful flower. And back in 1835, the first hybrid variety of petunia bloomed. This was the beginning of the emergence of new and colorful plant varieties.

Varieties of petunias of the Eagle series

Today, petunias have a huge number of varieties that differ from each other not only in color, but also in shape, size and even aroma. Particular attention is paid to the petunia variety - the Eagle petunia hybrid. A hybrid appeared thanks to breeders from California, America. It is a flower with a regular ball shape, and the flowers themselves grow large. Here are the finest subspecies of this hybrid:

• Petunia series Eagle white (Eagle white)... The bush grows with beautiful large white flowers, the diameter of one reaches 12 centimeters. The plant treats areas with partial shade well.
• Petunia Eagle Plum Vein. The plant is quite compact in size, with a very long flowering period. Flowers during flowering acquire a different color range, from a delicate purple to deep purple. The flower can be up to 10 centimeters in diameter.
• Petunia Eagle series ed. The bush is quite compact, growing only up to 15 centimeters in height. His flowers reach a diameter of 10-12 centimeters, have a red color. The plant has early flowering. It is able not to lose its beautiful shape, does not stretch and does not branch.
• Eagle mix. The bush is formed low. Has a long flowering, begins to bloom in April and touches with its beauty until the first frost. Petunia flowers grow to a diameter of about 11 centimeters. The plant cannot tolerate waterlogging of the soil at all.

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• Eagle Blue... A feature of the species is the preservation of the shape of the bush, as well as large blue flowers. Flowers grow in the form of a ball, up to 11 centimeters in diameter. The plant begins to bloom from mid-May.
• Petunia Eagle pink... The bush of this plant is endowed with the correct shape and growth up to 20 centimeters. The diameter of its flowers reaches 10 centimeters, they are distinguished by a pink tint with dark veins. Petunia begins to bloom in spring and until late autumn. This subspecies is actively used to decorate balconies and flower beds, and is also planted along sidewalks.
• Petunia Eagle Rose. It is an annual plant and grows up to a height of 20 centimeters. The flowers are bright pink in color and up to 12 centimeters in diameter. Petunia begins to bloom in early May and continues to delight the eye until autumn. This plant is ideal for decorating flower beds, flower beds and gardens.
• Eagle is blue. Refers to annual plants. The flowers are endowed with a very rich, blue tint. They are one-color and two-color.
• Petunia Eagle Salmon. It grows rather small in size. Feels great both in the sun and in partial shade. It has very large bright pink flowers.

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• Eagle pastel pink... It is distinguished by its unpretentiousness to care and is able to maintain its decorative effect and beauty throughout the entire growing period. Endowed with large flowers that grow up to 12 centimeters in diameter and have a pale pink tint.
• Petunia Grandiflora Eagle red F1. The flower bush is rather compact and branched. The flowers have a rich scarlet hue and grow to a diameter of about 11 centimeters. The plant is capable of blooming until the frost itself.
• Petunia Eagle mix F1. Bright and colorful representatives of early and aromatic plants. I have large flowers of various colors. Ideal for growing in pots and flower beds. They begin to bloom in April and before frost.
• Petunia Eagle F1 hot pink... The name speaks for itself, has flowers of this shade, large and bright. Pleases with its magnificent and lush flowering until late autumn. The petunia bush is endowed with an ideal shape and looks great in pots and flowerpots.

Growing rules

Petunia is without a doubt capable of conquering anyone with her beauty. It can be multi-colored and monochromatic, with or without veins, different shapes and a wonderful aroma. The main feature of this petunia is its flowers, they are quite large, in diameter from 10 to 15 centimeters, and the compact form of a plant bush, from 20 to 50 centimeters in height, which remains throughout the entire period of growth. These plants can be purchased as ready-made seedlings in a specialized store, or grown from cuttings and seeds yourself. This process is not as complicated as it might seem at first glance.

Sowing seeds into the soil begins between February and March. Since the seeds petunias Since the Eagle series are very small, and their supply of vitamins and microelements is not so great, then the soil should be prepared loose, nutritious and light, with the presence of peat. In stores, they can sell granulated seeds, they are covered with a shell from a product that can protect the plant from diseases and at the same time feed it. In a container for planting, we do drainage and fill it with soil, spray the soil quite abundantly and sow seeds superficially, without covering them with soil. Sowing must be covered with a film or glass until germination, and we monitor the humidity and temperature, which should be no more than 22 degrees. After about 5-7 days, sprouts will appear. It should be remembered that this petunia hybrid is not very fond of strong soil moisture, so observe moderate watering. After 3-4 leaves have appeared on the seedlings, it can be dived and fertilized with complex dressings. When the air temperature outside becomes more than 18 degrees during the day and up to 10 degrees at night, this is about a month later, the plant can be taken out into the open space, or in flowerpots or pots.

With proper and high-quality plant care, good lighting and temperature, Eagle petunias will delight you with excellent and abundant flowering and a pleasant aroma.

Petunia Grandiflora Eagle Ed: video about the variety