Suessenguthia multisetosa
we have purchased a Colombian Petunia and are not sure about where to place it on our property. outdoors it has dropped to 28 degrees in winter (away from the house) and has been as high as 118 in summer. We do have a protected tropical garden with a heater (thermostat to 45 degrees), fan and misters but it's NOT completely enclosed. There's very little info on the net about this plant and we're wondering if we should have it indoors... Does anybody know or have experience with this plant?
We are located in Tarzana - the south-west San Fernando valley just north-west of L.A. (Zone 19 Sunset or Zone 10 U.S.D.A.) We live on a hillside facing west... hot, hot , hot , hot .........
Julie & Amir
Suessenguthia multisetosa
I have seen one once... I know they die back at 28 degrees but also must be in part sun / shade, in the heat you have, they also like moist soil.
They will grow back from the roots , if you are getting that cold I think I would mulch it too, not only for the cold but the drying heat.
Sorry this is all I could help you with
Thank you - we'll try that and see what the winter has to say about it...