Data specific to Petunias (Edit)
Propagation type: Seeds
Petunia flower size: Grandiflora XL 3.5" to 4.5"
Petunia growth habit: Upright
Deadheading recommended: No
Bloom form: Single
Daylight Neutral: No

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Plant Height: 8 to 10 inches
Plant Spread: 16 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Bi-Color: Purple with white picotee
Bloom Size: 3"-4"
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Uses: Groundcover
Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Propagation: Seeds: Provide light
Needs specific temperature: Germinates best at 70-75 deg F
Days to germinate: 7-14 days
Depth to plant seed: surface sow
Start indoors
Can handle transplanting
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Grandiflora Picotee Petunia
  • Petunia
Also sold as:
  • Hulahoop Blue

Photo Gallery
Location: My Gardens
Date: Summer 2009
Close Up View
Location: My Gardens
Date: Summer 2009
Close Up View
Location: Illinois, USA
Date: 2019-09-09
Location: My Gardens
Date: May 16, 2014
Close Up View
Location: NE Washington, Zone 5b
Date: 8/17/12
Hulahoop Blue

Photo courtesy of Harris Seeds
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