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Petunia, Grandiflora Petunia 'Dreams Appleblossom'

Petunia

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Petunia by WillowWasp
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Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Petunia (peh-TEWN-ya)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Succulent
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Pink
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Groundcovers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Santa Fe, New Mexico

Averill Park, New York

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

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smiln32
Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | May 2005 | positive

My very favorite of all petunias. Dainty and fragrant.

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WillowWasp
Jones Creek, TX (Zone 9a) | February 2005 | positive

Very delicate pink color but makes a real statement in the garden. Lots of blooms and such a lovely fragrance.

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