Petunia 'Allegra Orchid Vein'

Bred on the slopes of Vesuvius, this mountainous Petunia soars up to 1.5m (4.9ft) high, erupting into a spectacular cascade of frothy blooms that keep coming for up to 5 months!Petunia ‘Allegra Orchid Vein’ boasts large lilac flowers up to 12cm wide, each intricately patterned with darker veining. Every stem can carry as many as 20 blooms, creating a dramatic and long-lasting floral display.This groundbreaking Italian Cutting Petunia dwarfs traditional trailing and mounding types with its long, sturdy stems that can be trained up a tower pot or obelisk to add vertical drama on the patio or in borders. Alternatively, leave it to pour from hanging baskets, creating dramatic waterfalls of continuous colour. Wherever you grow it, you’ll enjoy a nonstop display of blooms with virtually no effort - its male-sterile nature allows the plant to self-clean as flowers fade, so deadheading is never required!Allegra’s strong, thick stems make it an outstanding cut flower, especially for tall vases, where it will last 7–10 days. Enjoy this Italian stunner in the garden, then bring its beauty indoors as a dramatic table centrepiece or bouquet! Ultimate height: 1.5m (4.9ft). Ultimate spread: 75cm (30in).