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Petunia, Trailing Petunia 'Avalanche Cherry'

Petunia

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Family

Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Petunia (peh-TEWN-ya)

Info

Synonym

Height

Unknown - Tell us

Spacing

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Sun Exposure

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Danger

Not Applicable

Hardiness

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Foliage

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Class

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Class

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Other Details

Seed Collecting

Full Sun

Fruit Shape

N/A

Fruit Size

Red

Fruit Colors

Blooms all year

Growing Habit

Herbaceous

Days to Maturity

Unknown - Tell us

Seed Type

From seed; sow indoors before last frost

From seed; direct sow after last frost

Usage

Unknown - Tell us

Disease Resistance

Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

Leaf Type

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Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements

Annuals

Where to Grow

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Other details

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Propagation Methods

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Plant Size (check one)

Growing Habit

Growth Rate

Leaf Shape

Leaf Appearance

Degree to which the appearance is present

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Leaf Texture (top)

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Leaf Texture (bottom)

Leaf Color

Color of Leaf Margin

Leaf Substance

Number of Vein Pairs

Appearance of Margin

Margin Width

Flower Shape

Flower Fragrance

Does it set seed?

Flower Size

Flower Type

Blooming Habit

Foliage Habit

Ploidy

Color Patterns

Awards (if applicable)

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ladygardener1

Near Lake Erie, NW, PA (Zone 5a) | January 2009 | positive

Started seeds 3/11/2008 in basement under lights, on heat mat. Had very good germination rate. They out grew their 6 pack cells so I pott...Read More

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