Petunia 'Old Fashioned Climbing'
Petunia hyb.

Name: Petunia 'Old Fashioned Climbing'
SKU: P2550
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SKU # P2550

Product Type: Plants

Shipped As: 3.5" h x 2.63" w pot (9.5 fl oz)

Available to Ship: (3/26/2023 - 5/24/2023)

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Abandoned by commercial seed growers, this heirloom variety was passed on to us by Virginia Davidson, who recounts that her grandmother grew these around her porch. They are wonderfully fragrant in the evening, an attribute missing from many modern hybrids. Pastel lavenders, white magenta, and purple flowers bloom all summer and fall. Self sows.

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Lifecycle: Annual

Hardiness: Half Hardy Annual

Size: 3-5' h x 10" w

Sun: Full sun

Soil: Rich, moist, well-drained

Season: Summer to fall

Seed to Bloom: 12 weeks

Color: Mix of pinks, lavender and white

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Sowing Instructions

Depth: Surface sow and press in lightly; requires light for germination.
Sprout Time: 7-14 days
Starting Indoors: Start indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost. Keep at 65-75°F.
Starting Outdoors: Direct sow in longer season areas (zones 8-10).
When to Set Outside: After last spring frost.

Placement & Cultivation

Old Fashioned Climbing petunias are an essential addition to cottage gardens, and do well in containers; a lovely, sweet-smelling addition to summer evenings. Pinch back young plants to encourage branching and more flowers and fertilize regularly. At midseason, trim spreading types, especially if growing in containers, to promote lush growth and flowering. The sometimes extreme heat of summer may cause them to go out of bloom. Moving containers into some afternoon shade is beneficial. An excess of water or soggy soils will result in lanky growth and fewer flowers. Deadhead often for flowers all season.
Final Spacing: 8"
Water Use: Medium Water Use
Watering Details: 1" of water a week. Keep evenly moist but never saturated until established, then water during dry spells, more often if growing in a container.
Soil pH: Acidic to slightly alkaline.
Fertilizer: Fertilize every 3-4 weeks with an organic balanced formulation, or apply a time release fertilizer when planting.
Diseases & Pests: No major problems. Aphids can be dislodged with a stream of water. Tobacco budworm may appear later in the summer. Handpick at dusk when they come out to feed. If necessary, treat with an organically-friendly insecticide, but not a broad-spectrum, as this will negatively affect beneficial insects that parasitize the pest.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

Bloomed all summer long--this will always be in my garden Monday, March 13, 2023

By Oxford, MS

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This wonderful scented petunia bloomed all summer long in my hot and humid zone 7B garden. I have ordered seeds this year to hopefully start multiple plants.

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77 of 78 people found the following review helpful

Surprising fragrance and beauty! Thursday, September 10, 2020

By Bryn Mawr, PA

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Definitely worth trying. These are early growers and I found the fragrance added to our enjoyment. Once pruned in mid- summer not as fragrant. Can’t wait to order again next year

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