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Petunia 'Old Fashioned Climbing' - S1
Petunia 'Old Fashioned Climbing' - S1
Petunia 'Old Fashioned Climbing' - S1
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Petunia 'Old Fashioned Climbing'

Petunia hyb.
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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Petunia 'Old Fashioned Climbing' Organic
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Petunia 'Old Fashioned Climbing' Organic
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Pot: 3.5" h x 2.63" w (9.5 fl oz)
Lifecycle
Annual
Annual Hardiness
Half Hardy Annual
Mature Size
3-5' h x 10" w
Sun
Full sun
Soil
Rich, moist, well-drained
Season
Summer to fall
Color
Mix of pinks, lavender and white
Features
Especially Fragrant Flowers
Great for Containers
Deer Resistant
Heat or Drought Tolerant
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Hummingbirds
WHEN TO SET OUTSIDE
After last spring frost.
PLACEMENT & CULTIVATION
Petunia is often planted in containers and is an excellent annual groundcover and bedding plant. 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. Self-sows.
Final Spacing:
8"
Water Requirements:
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.