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Petunia,
Calibrachoa
Petunia
hybrids
Calibrachoa
hybrids Including: 'Million Bells' (Terra Cotta Petunias)
peh-TUNE-ee-ah, cal-ee-BRACK-oh-ah
Solanaceae
Explanation
of names:
Petunia
comes from a South American name for the plants. Cali- means pretty.
Brachium means arm.
Natural
range (both genera):
South
America
Recognition:
Annuals
with sticky, fragrant leaves and funnel-shaped flowers in varied colors.
Landscape
uses:
Bedding
plants, annuals, containers
Internet
sources:
http://www.mobot.org/gardeninghelp/plantfinder/Plant.asp?code=A119
http://dauphin.extension.psu.edu/Horticulture/Calibrachoa.pdf
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Botanical |
English |
FL native |
Growth form
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Flowering season
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Typical dimensions
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Suggested spacing |
Cultural conditions
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Problems
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Petunia hybrids
Calibrachoa |
Petunia
Terra Cotta Petunia
Trailing Petunia |
Exotic |
Annual
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Mostly cool months |
6"-1' |
1' |
SU
ME
WD
Acid (Calibrachoa) |
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