Very often on the balconies, terraces and suburban areas you can find interesting flowers - like petunia, but not petunia. So, this is a kind of petunia - Surfinia.
Surfinia - This is a hybrid of ampelous petunia, which was bred by Japanese breeders twenty years ago. They are distinguished by lush flowers, long shoots and retain decorative even after rain. The color of flowers is very diverse, and their size reaches 6 cm. Surfinia blooms for several months.
Did you know? Unlike petunia, surfini has long stems (up to 2 meters), which, falling down, create a flowery waterfall. This hybrid is also resistant to diseases and pests.
How to plant surfini
Plant Surfynia can be in two ways: seeds or cuttings. Planting seeds is a more laborious and complicated process. It will require patience and careful care of the seedlings. To survive petunia surfiniya, planting and care must be correct.
Selection of seeds and their planting
Seeds for planting need to choose proven garden stores where you can pick up the color and type that you need. The advantage of buying from a trusted supplier is the opportunity to receive advice on how to grow Surfynia.
In order for the seeds of surfiniia to sprout, you need to know when to sow planting material on seedlings. Plant seeds in late winter or early spring. Since the seeds are very small, mix them with sand before planting or use seeds in a shell.
Sow seeds on the ground, not falling asleep to the ground. From above I spray with a spray, cover with a film or glass. Temperature condition should be + 21-23 ° С. The soil must be moistened.
Surfini grafting
Reproduction of surfinia with the help of cuttings does not take much time, although you still have to take care of them. The cutting is carried out in the autumn. Cut off planting material needs to be planted in the prepared soil.
Important! Cut stalks need to be planted within two hours, as over time, its ability to settle down sharply decreases.After planting, the cuttings are covered with foil and put in a warm place. Caring for cuttings is watering and moistening the soil.
How to care for seedlings
For a healthy and strong seedling surfinii required:
- top dressing complex fertilizers with potassium;
- a break between dressings 2 weeks;
- transplanting into separate pots after the young sprouts have a large leaf;
- correct dive;
- correct lighting and temperature conditions + 20-23 ° C.
Where it is better to grow surfiniya, what should be the soil and lighting
It is best to grow surfinia on the sunny side away from drafts and shade. Before disembarking, care should be taken of the ground and lighting. The soil must be fertile. This may be loam or sandy soil.
Important! Humus, especially fresh when planting Surfini can not be made. This can cause the development of fungal diseases.
Surfini sunlight is a must for development. Take care that it does not grow in shaded areas.
How to properly plant a plant in the open ground, we carry out quenching surfiniya
Before landing, surfinia should be tempering the plant. To do this, a few days before planting it must be taken out to fresh air for 2-3 hours a day. After that, the plant adapts to new conditions more quickly.
Planted in the same ground Surfinia, in which the seedlings grew. Hydrogels or perlite can be added to increase fertility. In order for the surfini to have a beautiful look, it is planted in balcony drawers or hanging pot with side holes for seedlings. Thus, the bush will have a lush and dense blooming oasis.
Did you know? With heavy and prolonged rains, surfinia is best hidden in a room. Big drops can tear tender flowers and it will have a disheveled and sloppy look.
Rules for watering and feeding plants
Surfinia and petunia differ in their ability to tolerate the drying of the soil first. But still watering surfiniya needed. Do not forget to spray it from a spray bottle, and water it abundantly on dry days.
Top dressing is best done once a week. Suitable fertilizers with potassium content. This trace element supports surfinia during flowering. Due to the sufficient amount of potassium the bush will be lush and bloom longer.
Thus, if you decide to acquire such a beautiful flower as surfiniya, do not forget about proper care for her. Adhering to tips on how to grow and care for Zurfenia, you can decorate your garden, balcony or terrace with a beautiful flower that will delight you from spring to autumn.
