The Ultimate Flowering Beauty: A Bloom That Rivals the Peony This exquisite flower, a true marvel, boasts an incredible 300-day blooming season, gracing your garden with beauty all year round. With a price tag of 120,000 per pot, it’s an investment that will pay dividends in aesthetic appeal. And, should you wish to propagate it, a single leaf, when planted, will readily take root.

Petunia ‘Elena’ with double flowers.

Petunia ‘Elena’ grows to a height of only 30-40 cm and exhibits excellent branching. Even without pruning, it can develop multiple side branches, forming a rounded shape. This plant is suitable for ground planters or hanging baskets, where its branches can gracefully drape downward.

Not only does Petunia ‘Elena’ possess a beautiful form, but its flowers can reach a diameter of up to 15 cm. The flowers are round and full, with layered petals and an uneven edge, resembling a peony. This unique feature, along with its bright, vibrant pink color, creates a captivating and eye-catching display.

What sets Petunia ‘Elena’ apart is its long flowering period, which extends from spring to autumn, and it can even bloom in winter if kept in a greenhouse. The main flowering season is in spring, and each blooming period can last for several months.

One of the most notable advantages of Petunia ‘Elena’ over common petunia varieties is its lack of sticky resin on the leaves, and it does not produce an unpleasant odor. This gives the plant a clean appearance, and the flowers bloom uniformly without drying out.

How to Grow and Care for Petunia ‘Elena’

Similar to common petunia varieties, Petunia ‘Elena’ can be propagated through cuttings. The ideal time to do this is during spring and autumn.

For this method, cut healthy stems about 5-10 cm long and plant them in a mixture of perlite and vermiculite. After about 7-15 days, the cuttings will develop roots and can be transplanted into new pots. This plant is very resilient, and even a leaf cutting will take root.

Therefore, instead of buying an entire plant, consider asking your neighbor for a cutting to propagate. The potted Petunia ‘Elena’ plants can be quite expensive, ranging from 120,000 to 150,000 VND per large pot.

When caring for Petunia ‘Elena’, keep the following factors in mind:

– Soil: For optimal growth, choose a nutrient-rich, well-drained, and airy soil. Adding small stones can improve drainage. After purchasing the young plant, transfer it to a new pot, keeping the old soil and adding new soil to the mix. Water sufficiently and allow the plant to adapt to its new environment for a short period.

– Light: Once the plant has adjusted to its new pot, place it in a location with ample sunlight, as petunias thrive in bright conditions. Sufficient light promotes healthy growth and continuous blooming. Lack of sunlight can lead to leggy growth and uneven flowering. However, during the intense summer heat, provide some shade to prevent leaf scorching.

– Watering and Fertilizing: Caring for Petunia ‘Elena’ is straightforward. Water regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings. Regarding fertilization, apply diluted fertilizer during spring and autumn. If possible, provide frequent light feedings or use slow-release fertilizers for extended effectiveness.

– Pruning: During the seedling stage, regularly pinch out the growing tips to encourage branching and denser flowering. After the flowers fade, remove the dead blooms to allow the plant to accumulate nutrients for continued growth and the next flowering cycle. For older plants with woody stems, perform heavy pruning to stimulate new branch growth.

Video: How to Grow and Care for Double Petunia ‘Elena’