Petunia x 'Daddy Blue'

Garden Petunia

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Common Name: 

Garden Petunia

Plant Type: 

Flower color: 

Foliage color: 

Green

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Maximum temperature: 

40°C

Minimum temperature: 

10°C

Maximum height: 

40 cm

Maximum width: 

30 cm

Garden Petunia (Petunia x 'Daddy Blue') - Description

This low growing wonder features spectacular color and superior garden performance. Generous masses of 2", deep blue blooms with purple veining are an all summer treat for the eyes! Petunia X hybrida 'Daddy Blue' is tremendous in pots, hanging baskets, and beds. Petunias can take some abuse from animals, kids, and weather.....often bouncing back within hours of the heaviest rainstorm. Petunia X hybrida 'Daddy Blue' has impressive drought tolerance as well, for such a dainty and lush looking plant.

Garden Petunia (Petunia x 'Daddy Blue') - Blooming

Blooms saucer or trumpet-shaped, diversely colored flowers from late spring to fall. Hues range from pink, red, yellow, blue to white. Lengthen the flowering period by deadheading on regular basis.Deadheading is the process of removing the spent flower (seed pod and all) from the plant. You can do this by simply pinching the stem below the flower or by using some type of pruning tool to remove the spent flower. Deadheading not only induces new flowers to form, but it can keep the plant from looking too scraggly. There are some cultivated varieties of Petunias that are said to not require deadheading after their blooms fade for the plant to keep flowering; however, it is still recommended to deadhead these Petunias to promote the best floral displays.

Garden Petunia (Petunia x 'Daddy Blue') - Growth

Petunias are perennials, but will not over winter unless you have a warm climate. Best in moderate temperatures (50-85°F (10-30°C)) and full sun with protection from the wind. Prone to rain damage, but are tolerant of wet climates for the most part. Works well in a border or bedding.

Garden Petunia (Petunia x 'Daddy Blue') - Planting

Press seeds onto soil surface 10-12 weeks before last frost for germination in 1-3 weeks at 65-70°F (18-21°C). Also propagated by cuttings. Plant Petunias 8-18" apart.

Garden Petunia (Petunia x 'Daddy Blue') - Pest

Aphids, caterpillars, and leaf miners. Other issues include gray mold, cucumber mosaic virus, leaf spots, bacterial soft rot, and impatiens necrotic spot virus. In some areas the tobacco budworm can be a problem and should be controlled.

Garden Petunia (Petunia x 'Daddy Blue') - Interesting facts

Petunias are native to South America.

Garden Petunia (Petunia x 'Daddy Blue') - Soil and irrigation

Petunias prefer good garden soil but will tolerate poor soil if the drainage is good. Single-flowered varieties will tolerate alkaline soil. All varieties of Petunias require regular watering in order to prosper.

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