Petunia x 'Tie Dye Hybrid'
Garden Petunia
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Garden Petunia (Petunia x 'Tie Dye Hybrid') - Description
Each big, ruffled bloom of this new beauty is slightly different, with streaks and splashes of carnation pink and snow white and the faintest blush of canary yellow radiating from the center. Vigorous, spreading plants are covered with a carpet of 3" tie dyed flowers all summer, providing a fashion forward display for any sunny garden corner.
Garden Petunia (Petunia x 'Tie Dye Hybrid') - 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 'Tie Dye Hybrid') - 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 'Tie Dye Hybrid') - 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 'Tie Dye Hybrid') - 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 'Tie Dye Hybrid') - Interesting facts
Petunias are native to South America.
Garden Petunia (Petunia x 'Tie Dye Hybrid') - 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.
