![]() Once all of the blooms are spent, the plant dies and does not return. In ideal locations, petunias will bloom continuously for up to 12 to 18 months. These plants are tropical natives and do not have a dormancy stage. Most varieties cannot survive temperatures below sub-freezing, around 40☏. Petunias are a garden favorite and are considered annuals in many hardiness zones. About Petunias Petunias are considered annuals because they do not have a dormant stage. For example, Wave petunias can withstand temperatures dropping down to around 35☏. Most varieties can handle temperatures down to 40☏ without too much damage, but some species are harder. But even in warmer climates, they are treated as annuals despite their tolerance for drought. In warmer climates, petunias are year-round plants that add garden color from spring through winter. This is the most common way to grow them. The Long Answer Petunias can be grown as both annuals and perennials.Įven though the bushy plants are often grown as flowering annuals, petunias can be tender perennials that grow from new plants and cuttings. These zones do not get cold enough to frost over. US hardiness zones 9-11 are best for growing petunias as perennial flowers. They are technically classified as tender perennials but grow as annuals in colder climates as they cannot tolerate frost. With a Lavender Hoop around a violet center and a yellow throat, it’s sure to please even the pickiest gardeners.Petunias are grown as both annuals and perennials, depending on the hardiness zone they are grown in. Next I can’t wait to try the new Calibrachoa in Dümmen’s Series RED FOX Hula Soft Pink. Non-stop flowers from the day you bring it home means no waiting around for it to make a dramatic impact either. Calibrachoa Hula Orange In Terra Cotta Container Calibrachoa Hula Orange In Mixed Basketįor those who like to keep things simple, plant Calibrachoa Hula Orange alone for a pleasant surprise. It interacts well with other plants, rescuing the oh-so-boring combos and because of the lovely habit and dramatic colors, anyone can easily coordinate with it. Gaining status in horticultural circles for it’s mounding and partially trailing habit, Calibrachoa Hula Orange is anything but wall flower status. If you think it’s because of the unique color patterns, you’re reading my mind. With scrumptious bi-colored flowers meandering in all the right directions Calibrachoa Hula Orange easily prevailed over the other varieties I planted this season. No matter what I do with it, this Calibrachoa is fabulous! As a matter of fact, it triggers a good mood for me, actually causing my happiness meter to skyrocket. I shake my head wondering “what did I do wrong”? Luckily plants like Calibrachoa RED FOX Hula Orange gives me back my confidence! Calibrachoa Hula Orange Flowers Posted on JFebruCategories Annuals, Calibrachoa, Container Garden, Gardening Calibrachoa RED FOX Hula OrangeĮvery season it seems that I manage to plant at least one ugly basket. Petchuas mixes below: Petchua Terra Cotta & Salmon Glow in a hanging basket Petchua Terra Cotta & Salmon Glow in a wall basket mixed with Sedum & Bacopa SuperCal® Velvet Petchoa – Nice dark fuchsia color with an a black eye, even grew ok in the worse of conditions SuperCal® Blue Petchoa – dark purple flowers filled out the pots quickly and lasted throughout the season without letting up SuperCal® Salmon Glow Petchoa – Light creamy peach ruffled flowers (another favorite) SuperCal® Terra Cotta Petchoa – Rich sunset colors All of the SuperCals we tested performed remarkably well. Our test gardens featured several SuperCal ® Petchoa bred by Sakata, who is adept at releasing new varieties. What about their habit? Trailing, of courseĭo they come in a variety of colors? Yes, and the colors available aren’t bad…pretty much covers the spectrum, with many vibrant and interesting colors to choose from. How big do they get? Approximately 12″ tall x 15″ wide Like Calibrachoa, they are self-cleaning, so you get the bigger flowers like Petunias, but they don’t require dead-heading. They don’t stop for a minute early or late in season. What makes Petchoa so easy to grow? They flower early and tolerate heat. Scientifically called Petunia (Inter-generic hybrid), they like full sun, but do quite well in afternoon shade. Petchoa, a cross between Calibrachoa and Petunia. Noted perfectly by Proven Winners: “SuperCal is nothing short of the BEST ANNUAL we’ve ever seen for hanging baskets, window boxes, and tall flowerpots.” A season on these will have you elated in grateful relief of those Petunia dull-drums. ![]() Bored with the latest and showiest Calibrachoas and Petunias? Even with their new fancy colors and improved habit? I’ve got your cure: Petchoa.
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