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Other common names petunia [Surfinia Sky Blue]
Synonyms Petunia 'Keilavbu'
Family Solanaceae
Genus Petunia can be annuals or perennials, with simple leaves and large, solitary, trumpet-shaped flowers in the upper leaf axils from late spring to autumn
Details [Surfinia Sky Blue] is a bushy plant to 40cm tall, compact in growth, with reddish-violet flowers 6cm across, fading attractively to pale violet-blue, from late spring to late autumn
Foliage Deciduous
Habit Trailing
Fragrance Flower
Hardiness
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
H2
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Aspect West-facing or South-facing
Exposure Sheltered
Loam
Sand
MoistureWell-drained
SoilLoam, Sand
pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Ultimate height 0.1-0.5 metres
Ultimate spread 0.1-0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height 1 year
Cultivation Grow in light, well-drained soil in full sun, with shelter from drying winds. Plant out after frosts have passed
Propagation Propagate by seed sown at 13-18°C in early spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types Banks and Slopes Flower borders and beds Garden Edging Coastal Cottage & Informal Garden Gravel Garden City & Courtyard Gardens Patio & Container Plants
Pruning Deadhead regularly
Pests aphids and slugs may be a problem
Diseases May be subject to fungal foot rot and a virus
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