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Petunia 'Appleblossom Dreams'

 
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Family: Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Petunia (peh-TEWN-ya) (Info)
Cultivar: Appleblossom Dreams

Category:
Annuals
Groundcovers

Height:
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing:
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness:
Not Applicable

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
N/A

Bloom Color:
Pale Pink
Pink

Bloom Time:
Blooms repeatedly

Foliage:
Herbaceous
Velvet/Fuzzy-Textured

Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Suitable for growing in containers

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

Patent Information:
Non-patented

Propagation Methods:
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse

Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

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2 positives
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive smiln32 On May 9, 2005, smiln32 from Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) wrote:

My very favorite of all petunias. Dainty and fragrant.

Positive WillowWasp On Feb 15, 2005, WillowWasp from Jones Creek, TX (Zone 9a) wrote:

Very delicate pink color but makes a real statement in the garden. Lots of blooms and such a lovely fragrance.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Averill Park, New York
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma



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