Petunia
'White Orchid'
SurpriseĀ® White Orchid Petunia
| Family |
| Solanaceae |
| Genus |
| Petunia |
| Cultivar |
| 'White Orchid' |
| Category |
| Annuals |
| Registered Name |
| Surprise® |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 7 - 8 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 7a - 8a |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H5 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -15 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| -10 |
| Height |
| 20 - 30 cm |
| Spread |
| 50 - 60 cm |
| Landscape |
| Beds and borders, containers, informal and cottage gardens, city and courtyard gardens or as a specimen. Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. |
| Cultivation |
| Plant in fertilized, medium to well-draining soil with a pH of 5.4 - 5.8. Plant in full sun to partial shade. Cool temperatures and high light will encourage optimal health and growth. |
| Shape |
| Clumping. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| Habitat |
| Horticultural origin. |
| Bark/Stem Description |
| Smooth deep green stems with a coating of fine white hairs. |
| Flower/Leaf Bud Description |
| Narrow lanceolate, variegated dark lavender to white flower buds with a dense coating of fine white hairs. |
| Leaf Description |
| Simple pinnate-obovate deep green leaves with very short leaf stems. |
| Flower Description |
| Open bell-shaped, solitary pale lavender blooms that fade to deep purple in the centre. Covered with a coating of fine white hairs. |
| Texture Description |
| Smooth, fuzzy. |