Watermelon 'Orchid Sweet'

Citrulluslanatus

Family
Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Citrullus (SIT-ruh-lus)
Species
lanatus (la-NA-tus)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
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:

Roseland, California

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