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Petunia, Multiflora Petunia 'Carpet Pink'

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
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Succulent
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness

Unknown - Tell us

Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
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

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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)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
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WillowWasp
Jones Creek, TX (Zone 9a) | February 2005 | positive

Very pretty slightly warmer Pink but not a hot pink, good spreading habit and lots of blooms. It didn't do as well in the full sun as it ...Read More

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