Petunia 'White Merlot' (Sweetunia® White Merlot Petunia)


Botanical Information

FamilySolanaceae
GenusPetunia
Cultivar'White Merlot'
Registered NameSweetunia®
CategoryAnnuals
OriginDummen Orange.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone7 - 8
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone7a - 8a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH5
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-15
Temperature (°F)-10
Height20 - 30 cm
Spread50 - 60 cm
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodJune, July, August, September, October

Description and Growing Information

ShapeClumping.
LandscapeBeds and borders, containers, informal and cottage gardens, city and courtyard gardens or as a specimen. Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies.
CultivationPlant 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.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Bark/Stem DescriptionSmooth medium green stems with a coating of fine white hairs.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionNarrow lanceolate, variegated dark lavender to white flower buds with a dense coating of fine white hairs.
Leaf DescriptionSimple pinnate-obovate medium green leaves with very short leaf stems.
Flower DescriptionOpen bell-shaped, solitary variegated lavender to deep purple and white blooms. Covered with a coating of fine white hairs.
Texture DescriptionSmooth, fuzzy.

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