Petunia x hybrida (Cha-Ching Cherry petunia)


Botanical Information

FamilySolanaceae
GenusPetunia
Speciesx hybrida
CategoryAnnuals
Origin2013 winner of Greenhouse Grower magazine’s Reader’s Choice Medal of Excellence Award.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone10
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cool season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH3 - H2
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-1 - 4
Temperature (°F)30 - 40
Height25 - 40 cm
Spread40 - 50 cm
Flowering PeriodApril, May, June, July, August

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionA trailing mass with bicolour striped flowers of rich wine, pink and cream colours.
ShapeA trailing, mounding habit.
LandscapeWonderful for hanging baskets or in mixed containers.
PropagationWill not come true from seed.
CultivationGrow in full sun in a medium, well-drained soil.
PestsNo serious problems, but root rot, grey mould, slugs, snails, and aphids should be watched for.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Flower DescriptionFlowers have five petals with bicolour striping of rich wines, pinks and creams.

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