VIDEO Created by Elisabeth Meyer for " Annuals, Perennials, Vines, and Groundcovers" a plant identification course offered in partnership with Longwood Gardens. Root rot, gray mold, and tobacco mosaic virus are disease problems. Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: Aphids, flea beetles, slugs, and snails are insect problems. Multiflora hybrids- Smaller flowers 2" wide but more abundant than Grandiflora Grandiflora hybrids- Large showy flowers up to 4” wide The major groupings of hybrid petunias are:Ĭascading hybrids- Cascading stems best for hanging baskets or ground covers Plant in beds and border fronts, along edges, in containers, or hanging baskets, window boxes, or in interior sun rooms in the winter. It can tolerate poor soils as long as they have good drainage. This plant has moderate drought tolerance, is seldom damaged by deer and does excellent as a bedding plant and in containers. Plants may be overwintered indoors in a bright location away from heated air. Deadheading provides optimal performance and increased flower bud production. While it can survive in heavy shade, the blooms will suffer. Plant in full sun to partial shade and light and well-drained soils. Pinching purchased plants back before transplanting them will help them maintain a bushy habit. Seeds can be sown in January-March under glass as they require a germination temperature of 72-75 degrees but many people purchase plants in six-packs from local nurseries. ![]() Garden Petunia is an annual in the nightshade family that blooms continuously throughout the summer until frost and is one of the most popular bedding plants. Phonetic Spelling peh-TEWN-ya BY HYE-brid-ah Description
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