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PETUNIA (SURFINIA® SKY BLUE)

Image of Petunia 'Keilavbu' (SURFINIA® SKY BLUE, SURFINIA® SERIES) PP13542

James H. Schutte

Family

Solanaceae

Botanical Name

PETUNIA 'Keilavbu'( SURFINIA® SKY BLUE, SURFINIA® SERIES) PP13542

Plant Common Name

Petunia

Special Notice

This entry has yet to be reviewed and approved by L2G editors.

General Description

Surfinia® Series petunias offer vigorous, cascading growth and prolific season-long bloom. The velvety, funnel-shaped blooms come in an extensive array of warm and cool hues including white, yellow, lavender, blue, purple, red, pink, and peach. The flowers are noted for heat, rain and humidity tolerance.

Hybrid petunias are garden standbys. Developed from several South American petunia species, these sun- and heat-loving annuals or tender perennials were among the first ornamentals to be bred for the bedding plant market in the 1950s. They have medium to fine, oval, mid- to dark-green leaves and fuzzy, sticky, scented stems. The pungent flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds. New, improved hybrids such as those in the Surfinia® Series continue to be introduced.

Petunias are as easy to grow as they are pretty. They require ample sun and grow best in rich soil with good drainage, but also perform well in infertile soil. Petunias are a good choice for fall and winter planting in warm, frost-free zones. In colder regions, plant them after danger of frost has passed. They bloom best with regular fertilization and will flower all season with no deadheading. Surfinia® Series petunias are good for hanging baskets, beds, and window boxes; as "fillers" in borders and tubs; and just about anywhere else that brilliant, long-lasting color is needed. These vegetatively propagated hybrids must be purchased as plants.

Characteristics

  • AHS Heat Zone

    12 - 1

  • USDA Hardiness Zone

    9 - 15

  • Sunset Zone

    A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

  • Plant Type

    Annual

  • Sun Exposure

    Full Sun, Partial Sun

  • Height

    6"-12" / 15.2cm - 30.5cm

  • Width

    12"-36" / 30.5cm - 91.4cm

  • Bloom Time

    Indeterminate

  • Native To

    Hybrid Origin, North America, Central America, South America

Growing Conditions

  • Soil pH

    Acidic, Neutral

  • Soil Drainage

    Well Drained

  • Soil type

    Loam, Sand

  • Tolerances

    Pollution, Salt

  • Growth Rate

    Fast

  • Water Requirements

    Drought Tolerant, Average Water

  • Seasonal Interest

    Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Ornamental Features

  • Flower Interest

    Showy

  • Flower Color

    White, Yellow, Red, Blue, Purple, Pink, Hot Pink, Magenta, Rose, Coral, Peach, Dark Red, Lavender, Violet, Plum

  • Foliage Color (Spring)

    Green, Gray Green

  • Foliage Color (Summer)

    Green, Gray Green

  • Foliage Color (Fall)

    Green, Gray Green

  • Foliage Color (Winter)

    Green, Gray Green

  • Fragrant Flowers

    Yes

  • Fragrant Fruit

    No

  • Fragrant Foliage

    Yes

  • Bark or Stem Fragrant

    Yes

  • Flower Petal Number

    Single, Double

  • Repeat Bloomer

    Yes

  • Showy Fruit

    No

  • Edible Fruit

    No

  • Showy Foliage

    No

  • Foliage Texture

    Medium

  • Foliage Sheen

    Matte

  • Showy Bark

    No

Special Characteristics

  • Usage

    Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical

  • Sharp or Has Thorns

    No

  • Invasive

    No

  • Attracts

    Hummingbirds, Butterflies