Petunia

Petunia X Hybrida

Overview

Petunia x hybrida, a vibrant annual and perennial favorite, boasts trumpet-shaped blooms up to 5 inches in diameter. Thriving in full sun, this plant reaches 6 to 18 inches in height with a spread of up to 3 feet, offering a rich tapestry of colors. Ideal for borders or containers, petunias require well-drained soil and regular watering. Deadheading promotes continuous flowering, adding dynamic visual appeal to any garden design.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 3–10Type AnnualClimate Subtropical

Petunia (Petunia X Hybrida) — They are also ideal for containers; these hardy plants provide long-lasting color throughout the growing season, image 179

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones: 3–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Annual
Family: Solanaceae
Climate: Subtropical

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Petunia (Petunia X Hybrida) — a vibrant annual and perennial favorite; offering a rich tapestry of colors

Petunia (Petunia X Hybrida) — offering a rich tapestry of colors; offering visual interest and dynamic range in their garden, image 88

Petunia (Petunia X Hybrida) — while their width can spread from 18 to 36 inches; these hardy plants provide long-lasting color throughout the, image 99

Petunia (Petunia X Hybrida) — meaning they should receive at least six hours of direct sunlight daily to achieve optimal flowering; offering visual, image 76

Petunia (Petunia X Hybrida) — Petunias range in height from about 6 to 24 inches; they are also ideal for containers, image 70

Petunia (Petunia X Hybrida) — commonly referred to as simply "Petunia," is a vibrant and widely-cultivated annual flowering plant; these hardy, image 91

Petunia (Petunia X Hybrida) — offering a rich tapestry of colors; offering visual interest and dynamic range in their garden, image 116

Petunia (Petunia X Hybrida) — while their width can spread from 18 to 36 inches; these hardy plants provide long-lasting color throughout the, image 127

Petunia (Petunia X Hybrida) — multi-colored and pink flowers in the garden

Petunia (Petunia X Hybrida) — multi-colored and pink flowers in the garden; they are also ideal for containers

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