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Best LARGE Petunia?

Posted by terryincs z5 IL (My Page) on
Tue, Jan 31, 12 at 17:19

I grew a few Titan Petunias from seed last year and am looking for the largest flowers out there in the deepest colors. They were nice but I expected larger. I will grow them again this year but wonder if there are others out there I am unaware of. Time to decide on starting my seeds and want to know which petunias you love and why.


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RE: Best LARGE Petunia?

If you are looking strictly for the largest flowered petunias from seed, you should probably try to find the Limbo Series - they typically have a 4-5" bloom. I'm personally not a big fan of grandiflora petunias, mostly because the large blooms really take a beating in the rain, the petals are thinner, and they don't self clean, which leaves them open to get botrytis. Hem Genetics is the actual breeder of the Limbo Series - I'm not sure who carries them in the US for retail sales.

Here is a link that might be useful: Hem


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RE: Best LARGE Petunia?

I'll check them out. I mostly want them for hanging baskets that will be somewhat protected. I agree about the untidyness of them tho.


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