Guide botanique

Garden Petunia.

Petunia hybrida

Prononciation peh-TOO-nee-uh at-kin-see-AY-nuh

Aussi appelée Petunia hybrida, Common garden petunia

These cheerful annuals are a staple for adding vibrant color to your garden beds and containers. They bloom continuously from spring until the first frost if you keep them happy. You will love how they spill over edges with their trumpet shaped flowers.

En un coup d'œil

Niveau d'entretien: Facile
Type de plante: Annual
Lumière: Full sun
Lumière en intérieur: Soleil direct
Arrosage: Tous les 2 à 4 jours
Taille adulte: 12 to 18 inches
Croissance: Rapide

Entretien

Keep your plants in a sunny spot and pinch back the stems to encourage a bushier shape. Watch for wilting which signals they need a drink, and remove faded blooms to keep new flowers coming. If the plant gets leggy, do not be afraid to give it a good trim.

Arrosage: Water when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch.
Engrais: Use a balanced liquid fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.
Taille: Deadhead spent flowers regularly to promote continuous blooming.
Rempotage: These are typically grown as annuals and do not require long term repotting.
Sol: Well draining potting mix
pH du sol: 6.0 to 7.0

Sécurité

Animaux: Petunias are generally considered non toxic to cats and dogs.

Comment l'identifier

Trumpet shaped colorful flowers
Sticky glandular hairs on foliage
Soft oval shaped green leaves
Spreading or mounding growth habit

Science

Famille: Solanaceae
Genre: Petunia
Ordre: Solanales
Classe: Magnoliopsida

Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.

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