Trailing petunia 'Dreams Midnight Blue F1'

Remove old flowerheads to prolong blooming season. It is possible to over winter your favourite plants under protection, or take cuttings in the summer

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Dreams Midnight Blue F1 is thought of as half hardy, so remember to protect this plant from frosts and low temperatures. Planting Dreams Midnight Blue F1 in potting mix and loamy soil with a ph of between 4.5 and 8.0 is ideal for as it does best in moderately acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil.

Do not exclude light, sow on surface of moist compost. POt up as soon as the seedlings are big enough to handle

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 0.78 inches (2.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.0 inches (0.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 20°C / 68°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Dreams Midnight Blue F1 about 77 days before your last frost date.

Grow on in 7 cm pots until established, plant out after all danger of frost has passed, harden off for 15 days before planting. Light well drained soil in full sun. Also useful in containers, hanging baskets and pots in cool position well ventilated. Shade from direct sun.
Best in a protected position as the blooms are large and easily damaged by the wind

As Dreams Midnight Blue F1 is half hardy, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out (around 12°C / 54°F as a guideline) - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

Petunia flowers are best enjoyed on the plant