Petunias are one of the most popular annual flowers for gardens and containers. Their trumpet-shaped blooms come in a stunning array of colors and patterns. One of my absolute favorites is the pink and white striped petunia. These bi-colored beauties mingle universally-flattering pink with crisp, pure white for a sweet yet modern effect.
I’ll talk about how to choose, grow, and decorate with pink and white striped petunias in this article. Find out why these striped beauties are a must-have for summer plantings by reading on.
Why Grow Pink and White Striped Petunias
Beyond their gorgeous aesthetics, pink and white striped petunias offer many advantages for gardens:
- Extended bloom time from spring frosts to fall frosts
- Self-cleaning flowers that don’t need deadheading
- Adaptability to containers, hanging baskets, borders, and bedding
- Attraction of pollinators like bees and butterflies
- Disease-resistance for healthy growth
- Tolerance for heat, humidity, drought, and rain
- Range of growth habits from mounding to trailing
These multi-talented flowers provide artistry along with flexibility and reliability.
Notable Varieties of Pink and White Striped Petunias
Many exceptional pink and white striped petunias exist, but a few top choices include
Supertunia® Mini Vista® Pink Star
This compact variety forms a neat 8 to 12 inch mound smothered in tiny pink and white horizontal stripes. It excels in small spaces.
Supertunia Vista® Bubblegum
Large 4-inch blooms flaunt vertical burgundy-pink stripes on white. The strong plants that spread out 18 to 24 inches look good in borders.
Supertunia® Morning Glory Charm
Wide vertical pink and white stripes distinguish this variety. The vigorous trailing habit is perfect for hanging baskets up to 3 feet long.
Surfinia® Pink Vein
Deep pink veining radiates through white petals on massive 4-inch flowers held high on tall upright stems, adding height in backdrops.
Growing Tips for Pink and White Petunias
Petunias are generally easy to grow, but follow these tips to help striped varieties thrive:
Site in Full Sun
At least 6 hours of direct sun daily is best for the most prolific blooms.
Choose Fertile, Well-Draining Soil
Amend planting areas with compost to encourage vigorous growth.
Water When the Top Inch of Soil is Dry
Take care to avoid soggy soil, which can cause root rot.
Fertilize Every 2 Weeks
Use a balanced flower fertilizer to fuel abundant blooms.
Prune Back Leggy Growth
Pinching by 1/3 promotes bushiness and flowering. Do this periodically.
Bring Potted Plants Indoors Before Frost
In zones colder than 10, striped petunias are grown as annuals.
Designing With Pink and White Petunias
When incorporating striped petunias into garden designs, creativity is key. Some ideas include:
- Contrast stripes with blue or yellow companion plants
- Repeat stripes in borders for cohesive flow
- Vary stripe directions for visual interest
- Mix mounding and trailing forms for dimension
- Allow blooms to delicately drape over container edges
- Combine mini and mega blooms for scale
- Use fragrant varieties to engage senses
- Alternate solids and stripes for pops of contrast
Thoughtful combinations and placements will make striped petunias a true garden accent.
Why I Love Pink and White Striped Petunias
I love designing with petunias that have stripes of pink and white. Their candy-like colors and painterly patterns are total eye candy. But unlike many bold annuals, they are easy to take care of and flower until frost.
These petunias feel nostalgic yet fresh at the same time. They look great with other plants in soft cottage gardens, but they really stand out when they’re grouped together.
No other flower offers quite the same delicate beauty as a pot or border filled with breezy pink and white stripes. It’s a look I never tire of!
If you adore petunias but crave something beyond solid colors, introduce some pink and white striped varieties this year. Let these artistic blooms paint your garden with charming style.
Wave and Carpet Varieties
The “Wave” type petunia has been around for several decades. These fabulous plants will spread out and cover a bed in glorious flowery color. The carpet variety is similar but has smaller blooms and is lower to the ground, making a tighter, tidier groundcover. These pink varieties of petunia will grow rapidly and develop into a sea of bright blooms:
- Easy Wave Pink Passion has a deep color with a hint of lavender and grows quickly.
- Supertunia Watermelon Charm – Up to 61 cm (24 inches) wide ) in bright fuchsia pink.
- Multiflora carpet pink morn is a soft cotton candy pink color.
- Carpet Pink has small pink petunia flowers that don’t get damaged by heat or disease.
- Carpet Rose Star has bright pink flowers with white stripes on the petals.
- Tidal Wave Hot Pink – Intense color and huge blooms
Choosing Pink Petunia Flowers
A mass of pink bubblegum flowers makes an outstanding and bright statement. Petunias that are pink provide several unique attributes that can enhance such a display. There are small to large blooms, tennis ball to dime sized, and many other differences, such as the number and stripes of the petals. If you like the color pink, you’re in luck, because most of the varieties come in this beautiful shade.
Million bells, spikes, white verbena, striped petunias, and euphorbia
FAQ
What are striped petunias called?
About the Calibrachoa, Millionbells, Mini Petunias Very attractive, lush, mini trumpet shaped flowers in a rainbow of colors, stripes, dark centers, mottling and patterns cover vigorous, low-mounding and trailing “filler/spiller” annual plants.
What’s the difference between petunias and supertunias?
Supertunias and Wave petunias, while both vigorous petunias, have key differences. Supertunias are bred from cuttings, resulting in exceptional flower power, self-cleaning blooms, and a long blooming season. Wave petunias, on the other hand, are usually grown from seeds and are less expensive. However, they may slow down in the middle of summer and need to be trimmed back.
What are the longest blooming petunias?
Shock Wave petunias are by far the earliest and longest blooming of the Wave type petunias.
How do you keep wave petunias blooming all summer?
To ensure Wave petunias bloom profusely throughout the summer, provide them with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily, consistent watering, regular fertilization, and occasional pruning or deadheading.