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Stunning Double-Bloomed Petunia for Effortless Summer Colour

Petunia 'Cherry Ripple' is a showy, trailing annual specially bred in Britain to thrive in our variable climate. Its large, double ruffled blooms feature unique ice cream shades of vanilla and berry red, making every basket a focal point in your garden.

Why Choose 'Cherry Ripple'?

• Exceptional Flower Power: Enjoy masses of double blooms that spill gracefully from hanging baskets, window boxes, or tall containers.
• Bred for the UK: This variety is selected to withstand cool spells and wet weather, ensuring reliable colour whatever the summer brings.
• Low Maintenance: Supplied as pre-planted baskets, simply hang up and keep watered. Feed fortnightly to encourage even more blooms.

Growing Guide

• Light: Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade.
• Soil: Use well-draining multipurpose compost in containers or baskets.
• Watering: Keep soil moist but not waterlogged; water daily in hot weather.
• Feeding: Apply a liquid fertiliser every two weeks during the growing season for best results.
• Pest & Disease: Watch for aphids and slugs; deadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering.

Variety Information

• Bloom Size: Larger than typical double trailing petunias.
• Bloom Time: Late spring until first frosts (typically May–October).
• Mature Habit: Trailing stems up to 40cm long, ideal for hanging displays.

Design Ideas & Companions

• Create instant impact by pairing with trailing lobelia or bacopa in mixed baskets.
• Add upright geraniums or fuchsias nearby for layered colour and texture.

FAQs

• When is the best time to plant?
  The pre-planted basket is ready to hang outdoors after the last frost, typically from late April onwards.
• How long will it flower?
  'Cherry Ripple' blooms prolifically from late spring through autumn, especially with regular deadheading and feeding.
• Does it need full sun?
  This petunia thrives best in full sun but will still perform well in light shade. More sun encourages more flowers!