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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Time: Late spring or early 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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Trade name information:
Series: Madness®
Trade Name: Merlot
Cultivar name: 'Madness Merlot'
Common names
  • Petunia

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Location: Southern States in Frederick MD
Date: 2016-04-23
one bloom in a mix
Comments:
  • Posted by critterologist (Frederick, MD - Zone 6b) on Jul 30, 2016 9:47 AM concerning plant:
    As seen in a greenhouse tray, a MIX of pink, white, red-magenta... big blooms with light centers for a softly glowing effect. Nice!
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lovesblooms On January 15, 2017 Seeds sown
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lovesblooms On January 25, 2015 Seeds sown
winter sown
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