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Cherry Ripple Petunia

Transform your outdoor space with the Petunia 'Frills & Spills™ Cherry Ripple' – a trailing perennial famed for its vibrant cherry-red petals streaked with creamy white. This variety is specially bred for abundant, frilly blooms that spill gracefully from hanging baskets or containers, offering dramatic vertical colour all season long.

Why Choose 'Cherry Ripple' Petunia?

• Spectacular Display: Masses of bicolour flowers create instant impact in baskets, window boxes, or patio pots.
• Extended Flowering: Blooms profusely from late spring right through to the first autumn frost.
• Versatile Placement: Ideal for brightening balconies, patios, or garden borders.

Growing Guide

• Sunlight: Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade.
• Soil: Grows best in moist, well-drained compost; neutral to slightly acidic pH is ideal.
• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water regularly during dry spells.
• Feeding: Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser every two weeks to promote vigorous growth and flowering.

Planting & Care Tips

• When to Plant: Plant out after the last frost (typically late April–May in the UK).
• Pest & Disease: Generally trouble-free; watch for aphids or slugs on young plants.
• Deadheading: Remove faded blooms regularly to encourage new flowers and maintain a tidy appearance.

'Cherry Ripple' Variety Information

• Bred for Hanging Baskets: Vigorous trailing habit forms a dense, colourful cascade up to 45cm long.
• Scented Blooms: Light fragrance draws pollinators and adds sensory appeal to your garden.

Design Ideas & Companion Plants

• Create mixed displays with trailing lobelia, bacopa, or verbena for extended colour and texture.
• Add as a centrepiece in patio pots or pair with upright salvias for contrast.

FAQs

• When is the best time to plant?
  The best time to plant is after the last frost in spring, typically from late April through May in the UK.
• How long does it flower?
  This petunia flowers continuously from late spring until the first autumn frost when cared for properly.
• What care does it require?
  'Cherry Ripple' thrives with regular watering, feeding every two weeks, and removing spent blooms to prolong flowering.