Petunia Typhoon

Typhoon petunia is perhaps the brightest representative of this plant variety. Petunia Typhoon differs in that it has a huge number of different shades of flowers, as well as a unique aroma that comes from bright decorative inflorescences. The variety is used for a wide variety of purposes.

It fits perfectly into the design of flower beds, which are located on personal plots, and is also ideal for decorating balconies, loggias and terraces. It all depends solely on the preferences of the gardener himself and on how he can care for the plants.

The bushes are decorated with excellent and very large flowers, which is why they attract gardeners and landscape designers. It should be emphasized that petunia of this variety is particularly capricious and whimsical in care. Therefore, it is worth very carefully watching the plants, and then they will respond with excellent flowers, which will be painted in a wide variety of shades.

Also, this article will be useful to both novice gardeners and those gardeners who already have some experience in grooming measures for Typhoon petunias. This information is useful. Since it will allow you to determine the strengths and weaknesses of the plant, its advantages and disadvantages over other varieties of petunias.

Petunia Typhoon: characteristics of the variety

Petunia Typhoon: photo of the variety

The bush is formed by very thin and fragile shoots. It is on them that the largest number of inflorescences is located, which then give excellent flowers of various shades. The maximum size of the inflorescence can reach about nine centimeters. But the flower, on average, reaches five centimeters.

We also emphasize that for growing petunias, you need to take good care of choosing a place. They take root well in home gardens in open ground, as well as in pots, pots, hanging baskets. The most important thing is to give the plant enough care. And then it will really feel great and look great.

Flowering, its abundance, external decorative features and features of the petunia bush - all this directly depends on the state of the soil. Typhoon is a petunia variety that requires stable climatic conditions and consistent temperature conditions.

Bushes with great difficulty can survive sudden changes in temperature and, in particular, they practically do not withstand frost. All this is included in the list of contraindications for petunia bushes of this variety.

The leaves are especially fragile. Therefore, the gardener should be very careful about them, give them additional protection and extra care. Especially if petunias grow in regions where temperature and climatic conditions cannot be guaranteed.

At the same time, petunias are not particularly friendly to sharp frosts, showers, strong winds and even drafts. Petunias of this variety feel most comfortable either in a shaded area, or in an area that is best protected from direct sunlight.

The sun can burn delicate leaves, which also negatively affects the decorative features of the plant. And therefore it must be protected from literally everything. But only in this case, you can get an ideal, beautiful plant that gets along well with other annuals or perennials. And which becomes an excellent addition to home gardens and flower beds.

It is worth emphasizing that this variety is not the only one.Several other subspecies have already been created by breeders, which come from the Typhoon variety. The most popular varieties are Silver and Petunia Tornado Typhoon. These varieties differ in that they are more hardy, boast of higher immunity and resistance to stress.

Moreover, they have stronger shoots, which can reach a length of one and a half meters, and sometimes even more. They take damage well. They tend to self-regenerate. Therefore, these petunias are not at all afraid of temperature changes or various natural disasters, which are sometimes observed in some other regions and regions, especially in Russia.

Petunia Typhoon Silver

Petunia Typhoon Silver: photo of the variety

Petunia Typhoon Silver has a particularly long flowering period. Bloom can be enjoyed throughout the summer. Which then continues almost until the moment when severe frosts come, and the plant begins to gradually fall asleep.

Due to the fact that these subspecies have a strong and developed root system, the plant can receive all the necessary amount of moisture. However, it does not need to be watered too often.

But in principle, petunias are very capricious when it comes to watering. So it is worthwhile to draw up a schedule taking into account all natural conditions, age and condition of the plant. And also taking into account the state of the soil now, what is its composition, and how quickly it dries out.

Of course, not from the very first time, but only empirically, breeders came to the point that it is best to grow Typhoon petunias by the seed method, although in some crops this method remains less preferred.

Soil for planting Cascade petunias Typhoon

But here it is worth paying attention to the fact that the Typhoon petunia seeds must be placed in the soil that is just intended for growing petunias. Only in this case are the seeds in the most suitable and comfortable environment. All the necessary minerals and nutrients are obtained from the soil, which are so necessary for petunias, especially for stimulating seedlings and seedling growth.

You can buy ready-made potting soil at gardening stores. And the gardener does not have to independently measure the proportions and mix the composition. But if, nevertheless, it is not possible to visit the store and make a purchase, then the gardener needs to mix the soil on his own.

The composition of such a soil necessarily includes such components as humus and sod, and it is also worth adding sand and peat, since it is thanks to them that the Typhoon petunia seeds feel as comfortable as possible. And they can grow rapidly.

Landing

The standard planting for petunias is as follows:

• expanded clay or broken brick is poured onto the bottom of the container in which the plantings will be placed. This is necessary in order to create artificial drainage and prevent excessive waterlogging of the root system and the seeds themselves. Otherwise, they will start to rot and will not rise.
• further, on top of expanded clay, a little prepared or acquired soil should be laid out. All this is well filled with water. It should be remembered that only warm, settled water should be used for irrigation. You can't just take tap water, as it may contain bacteria and microbes, pathogens
• the seeds are distributed evenly from each other. At the same time, they should not be buried too deep, otherwise they will not ascend. You can deepen by about one and a half to two centimeters, no more
• further plantings are well irrigated with a spray bottle. Again, we take only warm, settled water.
• glass should be placed on top of the container in which the seeds were planted, or you can wrap the container in plastic to create a greenhouse effect. At the same time, plantings are aired daily.Otherwise, bacteria can accumulate under the glass or film, diseases of the soil and the plants themselves can form.

In this case, it is worth monitoring the temperature balance. The temperature should not be below twenty degrees. And at the same time, it should not rise to more than +25 degrees.

There is another way to grow seedlings, but experienced gardeners say that it is less effective. To do this, you can use peat tablets instead of soil. These tablets are also available from specialized stores.

But it is still better to purchase ready-made soil, since it contains much more nutrients, and the effect will be much better.

The first shoots of petunias in containers usually appear about 10-14 days after planting the seeds, if all of the above conditions are met. When about two full-fledged leaves are formed on the stem, the seedlings can be picked off.

In order for the plant not to undergo excessive stress due to temperature fluctuations, it is necessary to start planting in open ground not immediately. You can wait until late May or early June. Then the soil is already guaranteed to warm up, and return frosts at this time are excluded. Although temperature drops are often observed, to which petunias do not react as rosy as possible.

Petunia Typhoon series: plant care

Of course, petunia Typhoon requires attention and, in general, it is necessary to apply the most standard care procedures to it. But at the same time, she is not particularly painstaking in this regard. Although only in response to good treatment and care, the plant can give bright and large inflorescences that will delight the gardener or designer for a long time.

Given that petunia is tall, it is, in principle, quite persistent and can regenerate on its own if it gets damaged.

In terms of care, you must adhere to several basic rules:

• the longest shoots must be cut off in time. Since if they continue to grow, then the plant will spend all its strength only on feeding these long stem shoots. But the flowering will be very scarce and not at all bright, not decorative
• seed pods appear on the plant, which are best for harvesting. By the way, the boxes are formed in place of inflorescences that have already faded. So it will not be difficult at all to understand which part of the plant you need to get rid of.
• do not forget that petunias, like any other plants, need feeding and fertilization. Especially in nutritious dressings, which saturate both the root part of the plant and its green part.

If on time feed plant, then it will bloom with special vigor. Most importantly, it will produce new stems, some of which will also produce excellent flowering. Therefore, special attention must be paid to feeding.

So, after the seeds have been planted in containers, you need to feed them. For this, a solution is made. It is necessary to thoroughly dissolve a certain amount of effective trace elements in water. Such feeding is carried out once every 7-10 days.

There are also several main periods when key feeding is made, and if you follow this schedule, the plant will receive full fertilization throughout the entire period of flowering and life.

Scheme and main periods of top dressing correspond to the following algorithm:

• when seeds are planted in the ground, the soil should be well saturated with fertilizers with a high nitrogen content
• when the buds have not yet had time to form, it is necessary to give the plant calcium. Since it is calcium that is responsible for the number of buds formed and, most importantly, for their quality
• during the flowering of petunias, nitrogen feeding is perfect, since thanks to this, the flowers will acquire special power and brightness of flowering, and this is just necessary to create that decorative flower garden where petunias will create bright accents.

Cascading petunia Typhoon: pests

Pests are what can interfere with the normal development and flowering of petunias. Today, the pests that attack this plant and in particular this cultivar can be divided into three key categories.

The first category includes spider mitewhich is not noticeable at all, and the plant as a whole looks quite healthy. Then, from the lower part, the mite begins to entangle the plant, and then spreads with great speed.

Just yesterday, the gardener did not see any special signs, and today there are visible signs and damage. In order to deal with a spider mite, an inconspicuous, but especially large damage, it is necessary to use professional means - acaricides.

The most popular drugs in this category are Neoron and Demitan. You can also use a folk recipe for prevention. Spray petunias with a dandelion-based pharmacy infusion.

Thrips - they, too, cannot be noticed immediately, since they are localized on the lower part of the leaves. These pests are oblong, the body length can reach one and a half millimeters. That is, they are really very small, but the results of their damage are quite obvious.

The main sign by which one can understand that the plant was attacked by thrips is that a white bloom appears on the leaves in the form of oblong stripes. Flowers may lose their normal appearance. They also deform, dry out, become completely unattractive. Which plays, of course, a negative role in the development of petunias as decorative plantings.

In order to fight thrips, it is necessary to use biological preparations. For example, a bioinsecticide called Aktara is ideal, as well as a corresponding bioinsecticide called Spintor-240.

It is very important to follow the instructions for use of these drugs. And then the positive effect will not be long in coming. It's also worth remembering that these plants are all chemicals. So when using them, it is necessary to protect the mucous membranes, work with gloves and glasses to protect the face and body.

Aphid - this pest poses the greatest danger to the plant. In addition, aphids can spread very quickly through plants. In this case, you can see wet sticky dropsthat resemble dew. This is a sure track, a sign that the petunia has been attacked by aphids.

Over time, in places that were inhabited by aphids, a fungus appears. And from it the leaves dry and curl. To fight aphids on petunias, it is worth using bioinsecticides. You can also remember that there are natural rescuers. For example, zloty-eyed and ladybugs, which, in principle, feed on aphids, and can perfectly rid the petunia of this pest and its eggs.

Conclusion

Thus, the main and, perhaps, the main factor in obtaining strong and healthy seedlings is that it is worth purchasing high-quality planting material in advance. And also to acquire soil or independently prepare a soil mixture, which will become an excellent platform for seedlings and further development of petunias.

In order for the Typhoon petunia to produce perfect, lush and vibrant blooms, it is necessary to feed it and, most importantly, provide the plant with reliable protection from pests and bacteria. Only in this case will the result please, it will not keep itself waiting long.

Ideally, even despite the rather large size of the flower garden, Typhoon petunias can take root well both in open areas and in containers. Therefore, they are grown both on window sills and on balconies, loggias, as well as in flower beds.

It is worth noting that this variety is not at all aggressive. In principle, petunias take root with any perennial or annual plants. They do not encroach on their space, and at the same time, in principle, they can develop independently, without giving an unnecessarily extensive root system.

Thus, although petunia is a little capricious, it perfectly coexists with plantings. Produces an excellent bright bloom. It is worth taking care of it within the framework of the available - regularly watering, feeding, giving sufficient temperature and external conditions.

Regular inspection of petunia bushes allows you to prevent the spread of pests, bacteria, therefore, ideally, the plant is really under constant supervision and protection. He will not be afraid of severe injuries. One has only to regulate the planting in an exceptional way, to watch the bushes from all sides. Especially behind the lower part and the leaves located there, because it is these places that ticks and thrips take a fancy to.