Petunia

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Petunia
Petunia (Petunia x hybrida)

A dependable annual available in a wide color range, and plant habit from ground cover trailing plants to tall plants with flowers of various sizes. Wide choice of color and plant habit for every garden purpose.

  • Exposure: Full Sun
  • Mature Height: 6 Inches - 3 Feet
  • Soil Conditions: Moist, Well-Drained
  • Bloom Color: Bi-color, Lavender, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White, Yellow
  • Bloom Season: May - October
  • Hardiness: Half-Hardy Annual
  • Size: Medium, Tall
Caring for Petunias
  • Full sun, moist well-drained soil.
  • Occasional pinching late in the season helps to keep plants compact and blooming well.
  • Tends not to bloom well in very heavy soils.
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