Wave Series Spreading Petunia

Petunia

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Annuals: Basket/Container Plant

Min. Temp
Tender: 36°

Trumpet-shaped flowers. Spreading habit, blooms spring-late summer. Must be deadheaded.

Appearance

Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Green
Flower Color
Multicolor
Blooming Time
Early Spring - to hard frost, if proper care is given
Habit
Semi-Trailing
Height
6–12 in
Spread
18–24 in
Form
Trumpet

Characteristics

Type
Hybrid
Design
Filler
Safety
Toxic to Dogs/Cats
Growth Rate
Fast
Traits
Long blooming
Tolerance/Resistance
Heat Tolerant, Not tolerant of standing water
Attracts
Attracts Hummingbirds; Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators
Uses/Placement
Groundcover

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
Full Sun: 8-12 hrs
Soil Texture
Adaptable
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Moist
Soil PH
Slightly Acidic: 6.0-6.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
PH Correction
High pH may cause iron chlorosis
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost, Peat Moss
Fertilizer
Heavy Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Rooting & Blooming
Fertilizer Timing
Daily in a basket/container. Weekly in the ground.
Micronutrients
Iron (Fe), Magnesium (Mg), Calcium (Ca), Zinc (Zn), Manganese (Mn), Boron (B)

Care

Care Level
Moderate

Behavior and Propagation

Spreading
Aggressive Spreader
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Trademarked cultivar
Division Timing
Do Not Divide