Petunia x hybrida (Cha-Ching Cherry petunia)
Botanical Information
| Family | Solanaceae |
| Genus | Petunia |
| Species | x hybrida |
| Category | Annuals |
| Origin | 2013 winner of Greenhouse Grower magazine’s Reader’s Choice Medal of Excellence Award. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 10 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H3 - H2 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -1 - 4 |
| Temperature (°F) | 30 - 40 |
| Height | 25 - 40 cm |
| Spread | 40 - 50 cm |
| Flowering Period | April, May, June, July, August |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | A trailing mass with bicolour striped flowers of rich wine, pink and cream colours. |
| Shape | A trailing, mounding habit. |
| Landscape | Wonderful for hanging baskets or in mixed containers. |
| Propagation | Will not come true from seed. |
| Cultivation | Grow in full sun in a medium, well-drained soil. |
| Pests | No serious problems, but root rot, grey mould, slugs, snails, and aphids should be watched for. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Flower Description | Flowers have five petals with bicolour striping of rich wines, pinks and creams. |