Botanical Name: Petunia X hybrida
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Common Name: Petunia  
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Annual

 

Height Range

Under 1'

 

Flower Color

Blue, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Yellow, Violet, White, Multi-Colored

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

 

Water

Medium

 

Growth Rate

Fast, Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam

 

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Ranch, Spanish, Tropical

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

 

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Patio, Raised Planter

 

Special Uses

Cascade, Container, Hanging Baskets

 

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds

Information by: Stephanie Duer
Photographer: Modesto Jr. College

  • Description

  • Notes

Its hard to think of summer annuals and not think of petunias. They come in a mind-boggling array of colors and color combinations, and may be single flowered, or ruffled like carnations. Habits are either clumping or trailing. Well suited to either bed planting or pot culture. They are also fragrant, and hummingbirds enjoy their nectar.
Grow in full sun in well draining, amended soil. Pinching off spent flowers will prolong bloom and if the plants get leggy, give them a trim. Feed with a complete fertilizer regularly. Avoid overhead watering as it may ruin the flowers. Petunias in hanging pots may need more frequent watering.