We're offering you a Garden Ready Petunia Express Mixed for £9.99, saving you up to 50% off Thompson and Morgan's's price of £19.99 (correct as of 02.06.2025).

Colourful Half-Hardy Annual

Add a Splash of Colour to Your Garden!
Petunia 'Express Mixed' is a vibrant annual bedding plant, loved for its dazzling array of colours and reliable performance. These garden-ready plants bring instant impact to borders, containers, hanging baskets, and window boxes—perfect for transforming any outdoor space into a summer showpiece.

Why Choose Petunia 'Express Mixed'?

• Botanical Name: Petunia x hybrida
• Flowering Period: Early summer through autumn (typically June–October in the UK)
• Growth Habit: Compact yet trailing, ideal for cascading displays
• Mature Size: Height and spread up to 25cm (10")
• Colour Mix: A wide selection of complementary shades for eye-catching arrangements

Growing Guide & Care Tips

• Planting Time: Plant outdoors after the last frost, typically from late May onwards.
• Light Requirements: Thrives in full sun but will tolerate partial shade.
• Soil Preference: Prefers fertile, well-drained soil with a neutral to slightly acidic pH.
• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged—water more frequently during hot spells.
• Feeding: Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser every two weeks to encourage prolific flowering.
• Deadheading: Remove faded blooms regularly to prolong the flowering season.

Design Ideas & Companions

• Create bold container displays by pairing with trailing lobelia or bacopa.
• Add height and texture by mixing with upright geraniums or marigolds in beds.
• Cascade over retaining walls or balcony railings for a dramatic effect.

FAQs

• When is the best time to plant Petunia 'Express Mixed'?
  The best time is after the risk of frost has passed—usually late May or early June in the UK.
• How quickly will they flower?
  If planted as garden-ready plants, you can expect blooms within a few weeks, continuing throughout summer.
• Do they need much maintenance?
  No—just regular watering, feeding, and deadheading will keep your petunias looking their best all season long.