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Blooms that smell as good as they look – Petunia x atkinsiana ‘Fortado Burgundy Vanilla’ brings large and luminous trumpet shaped flowers from June to October. With a semi-trailing and cascading habit, the two-toned blooms offer their frilly frivolity to baskets, containers and window boxes whilst their sweet fragrance drifts across the garden on summer and autumn breezes. In the language of flowers, Petunias symbolise being comfortable with one another – what a lovely way to create a welcoming ambience in your garden! Furthermore, according to new age folklore, it is believed Petunias will thrive where there is optimistic energy. Give them a spot in moist, well-drained compost, loam or sand-based soil with either sun or partial shade and you will be rewarded with uplifting blooms for a full five months of the year. Petunia x atkinsiana ‘Fortado Burgundy Vanilla’ is beneficial to pollinators, drought tolerant once established and reaches a height of 30cm with a spread of 40cm. Deadhead frequently to ensure continual flowering.
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Key Information
| Latin Name | Petunia x atkinsiana ‘Fortado Burgundy Vanilla’ |
|---|---|
| Hardiness | H2 (1 to 5°C) |
| Colour | Cream |
| Format | Young Plants |
| Position | Full-Sun, Part-Shade, Part-Sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height in Maturity (m) | 0.30 m |
| Spread in Maturity (m) | 0.40 |
| Soil Conditions | Loam Sand |
| Soil Acidity | Acid Alkaline Neutral |
| Aspect | East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing |
| Trailing | Yes |
| Scented | Yes |
| Drought Tolerant | Yes |
| Good for pots | Yes |
| Good for hanging baskets | Yes |
| Good for wildlife | Yes |
| Good for pollinators | Yes |
