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Petunia X Hybrida

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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) — renowned for its rich variety of colors and forms; offering visual interest and dynamic range in their garden
Petunia (Petunia X Hybrida) — this plant reaches 6 to 18 inches in height with a spread of up to 3 feet; these hardy plants provide long-lasting, image 115
Petunia (Petunia X Hybrida) — annual with multi-colored and pink blooms; these hardy plants provide long-lasting color throughout the growing season, image 139
Petunia (Petunia X Hybrida) — <br><br>Petunias prefer full sun; these hardy plants provide long-lasting color throughout the growing season, image 187
Petunia (Petunia X Hybrida) — <br><br>Petunias prefer full sun; these hardy plants provide long-lasting color throughout the growing season, image 159
Petunia (Petunia X Hybrida) — As a landscape architect assistant; offering a rich tapestry of colors, image 149
Petunia (Petunia X Hybrida) — Ideal for borders or containers, petunias require well-drained soil and regular watering; offering a rich tapestry of, image 173
Petunia (Petunia X Hybrida) — As a landscape architect assistant; offering a rich tapestry of colors, image 65
Petunia (Petunia X Hybrida) — offering a rich tapestry of colors; offering visual interest and dynamic range in their garden, image 144
Petunia (Petunia X Hybrida) — Deadheading promotes continuous flowering, adding dynamic visual appeal to any garden design; they are also ideal for, image 118
Petunia (Petunia X Hybrida) — a vibrant annual and perennial favorite
Petunia (Petunia X Hybrida) — Ideal for borders or containers, petunias require well-drained soil and regular watering; offering a rich tapestry of colors
Petunia (Petunia X Hybrida) — annual with multi-colored and pink blooms
Petunia (Petunia X Hybrida) — offering visual interest and dynamic range in their garden; offering a rich tapestry of colors
Petunia (Petunia X Hybrida) — meaning they should receive at least six hours of direct sunlight daily to achieve optimal flowering; offering visual interest
Petunia (Petunia X Hybrida) — annual for full; offering visual interest and dynamic range in their garden, image 112
Petunia (Petunia X Hybrida) — full appearance as they spill over the edges; offering a rich tapestry of colors, image 69
Petunia (Petunia X Hybrida) — Deadheading spent flowers can encourage more blooms and extend the flowering period; these hardy plants provide long-lasting
Petunia (Petunia X Hybrida) — with cascading varieties providing a lush; offering visual interest and dynamic range in their garden, image 180
Petunia (Petunia X Hybrida) — boasts trumpet-shaped blooms up to 5 inches in diameter; they are also ideal for containers
Petunia (Petunia X Hybrida) — Blooming from planting until the first hard frost
Petunia (Petunia X Hybrida) — these hardy plants provide long-lasting color throughout the growing season; they are also ideal for containers
Petunia (Petunia X Hybrida) — multi-colored and pink flowers in the garden; they are also ideal for containers, image 166
Petunia (Petunia X Hybrida) — Blooming from planting until the first hard frost; offering a rich tapestry of colors, image 129
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