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Botanical Name:

Petunia x hybrida

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Common Name:

Petunia

Family Name:

SOLANACEAE

Genus:

Petunia

species

x hybrida

Name Derivation

G: Native Brazilian tobacco; S: English hybrids

Growth Habit:

Annual

Dimensions:

n/a

Flower:

Broad funnel - like, single or double. Some perfumed. Many mixed colours

Climate:

Extremely tolerant of poorer soils and maritime exposure.

Fruit:

Capsule

Propagation:

Seed

Horticulture Use:

Beds, borders or containers. A quick and long flowering period.

Culture & Maintenance:

Plant seedlings 20-30cm apart. Sun/ light shade. Sandy, well drained soil

Foliage:

Leaves ovate

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