Petunia x hybrida
Cha-Ching Cherry petunia
Family |
Solanaceae |
Genus |
Petunia |
Species |
x hybrida |
Category |
Annuals |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
10 |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
Requires cool season protection under glass. |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H3 - H2 |
Temperature (°C) |
-1 - 4 |
Temperature (°F) |
30 - 40 |
Height |
25 - 40 cm |
Spread |
40 - 50 cm |
General Description |
A trailing mass with bicolour striped flowers of rich wine, pink and cream colours. |
Landscape |
Wonderful for hanging baskets or in mixed containers. |
Cultivation |
Grow in full sun in a medium, well-drained soil. |
Shape |
A trailing, mounding habit. |
Pests |
No serious problems, but root rot, grey mould, slugs, snails, and aphids should be watched for. |
Habitat |
Horticultural origin. |
Flower Description |
Flowers have five petals with bicolour striping of rich wines, pinks and creams. |
Propagation |
Will not come true from seed. |