Petunia Dreamstar
Petunia Dreamstar
Petunia Dreamstar
Petunia Dreamstar
Petunia x hybrida Dreamstar
Garden Petunia, Common Petunia
Original and floriferous
CHRISTINE B., 05/11/2017
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Description
Petunia Dreamstar is a brand new variety, previously reserved for urban flower displays and now available to amateur gardeners on the lookout for resilient and floriferous, easy to grow plants. 'Dreamstar' is a sturdy petunia with a unique colouring. On its small, creamy-white flowers, there is a large irregular, purple star surrounding a very pale yellow throat with a small black centre. The plant has a slightly trailing, ball-shaped habit and blooms until October, unaffected by bad weather. This annual with its contrasting flowering brings dynamism to flower beds, containers, and hanging baskets. Easy to grow in the sun, in fertile, light, and moist soil.
Hybrid petunias all come from several plants native to the warm regions of South America. The 'Dreamstar' petunia belongs to the solanaceae family, closely related to ornamental tobacco, and its foliage also contains alkaloids. This variety quickly forms a rounded and dense clump, 30 to 40 cm (12 to 16in) tall and 30 to 50 cm (12 to 20in) in diameter, with a very sturdy appearance. The plant blooms from May to October, as long as it is well-watered and regularly fed. Its funnel-shaped, medium-sized flowers with wavy edges are clear and vibrant, purple and white, tightly packed on dense foliage. The centre of the corolla is marked with yellow and a very dark heart. The hairy, dark green leaves have entire edges and are vigorous and healthy.
No other annual flowering plant has undergone such intense selection by breeders for such a long period. The results are impressive and petunias compete with geraniums in terms of splendour and length of flowering, as evidenced by this 'Dreamstar' variety. Plant it in large containers or hanging baskets for a stunning result. You can create a perfect contrast with black-flowered petunias, the Blue Star variety, or a very pastel ensemble with a soft pink, mauve, or white petunia. You can also plant it in flower beds to edge borders of plants with grey foliage, such as ceraistes, sea cineraria, or artemisias. If you want it to stand out, plant several to create an original ground cover at the base of plants with grey foliage, such as faassen's catmint or annual poppies.
Note: Please be aware that plug plants are products intended for experienced gardeners: upon receipt, repot and store them under cover (veranda, greenhouse, cold frame...) at a temperature above 14°C (57.2°F) for a few weeks before planting them outdoors once all risk of frost has passed.
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Botanical data
Petunia
x hybrida
Dreamstar
Solanaceae
Garden Petunia, Common Petunia
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
You can plant your petunias in the ground or in a pot. If you want to plant them in the ground, wait until the last frost has passed, they will tolerate a light, late frost. In the meantime, you can grow them on in a pot in a warm and bright place to accelerate their growth. Petunias will flower from June to October. Plant them in a sunny or partially shaded spot, sheltered from the wind. They need light and humus-rich, well-draining soil. Do not water them too much at the beginning of the growing season as they are sensitive to excess moisture. They tolerate drought well but will need regular watering during hot summer weather. They are floriferous and fast-growing, hungry plants. We recommend feeding them with liquid fertiliser once or twice a week during the growing period. Remove faded flowers and dry leaves as they appear to keep them looking good and prolong flowering.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
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