Flowers of Petunia "White Ball", seed. Alt, c/p, 0.1 g

Petunia is the most common decorative garden plant, plentifully flowering and relatively unpretentious. The compact bushes of Petunia is a white ball (30 cm high) covered with snow -white inflorescences, which determined the name of the variety. The flowers are large (7-8 cm in diameter), flowering lasts from late June to autumn frosts. It is used for the decorative design of balconies, facades of buildings, city and garden plots. A photophilous and rather drought -resistant plant. Prefers light fertile, well -drained soils. Crops for seedlings are carried out since mid -February. Seeds are evenly distributed over the surface of the substrate, without closing, but only slightly pressing into the ground. The crops are moistened from the sprayer and covered with glass to maintain constant humidity. The container is placed in a bright warm place (+22-24 ° C). Seals appear after 10-15 days, the glass is removed. February crops require additional illumination. While the shoots are small, it is better not to water them, but to spray, avoid direct sunlight. Diving is carried out in the phase of 1-2 real leaves. Seedlings are planted in open ground in late May - early June, when the threat of return frosts passes. Planting interval-30-40 cm. It is possible to save plants in winter in a lighted room at a temperature of about +12 ° C with preliminary pruning of shoots.