Colorful Petunia flower seeds

Petunia Hybrida or hybrid tobacco is one of the most common and most used flowering herbaceous plants, cultivated in homes, streets, and public walkways for the beauty of its leaves that take the shape of light green hearts, and its variety of beautiful multicolored flowers. Some types are considered winter perennials, while others are summer perennials that thrive from April to September. Plant height: ranges from 30 cm. Scientific name: Petunia Hybrida. Family: Solanaceae. Native origin: South America, especially southern Brazil and also Argentina. Flower color: white, purple, pink, and red. Flowers: the plant blooms from late spring until the beginning of the frost season in autumn, and it can also bloom in winter. Propagation: by seeds. Growing petunia flowers: The seeds of this plant are very small, so gently press them onto the soil surface without covering them, or mix the seeds with soil then water daily until they sprout, keep the soil moist for the best germination. After five or six weeks of planting the seeds in the soil, transplant the seedlings into 3-inch pots, as these seedlings can grow in low temperatures with plenty of light. Exposure: full sun, as this plant should be exposed to 6-8 hours of sunlight daily, and the soil must be well-drained. Best planting time: it is preferable to plant at the beginning of autumn from September to November. Watering: 3 times a week. Fertilization: needs a balanced liquid fertilizer of (nitrogen – phosphorus – potassium) once a month only. Benefits: used for decoration, as it is cultivated in fixed or portable pots, and also in hanging pots.