Petunia Exserta
Brazilian Petunia
Petunia exserta is a rare Petunia. In the wild, the plant is found growing only on sandstone towers. It is the only Petunia species that is naturally pollinated by hummingbirds, and the only red flowered Petunia species.
Contributed by @inlove
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Full sun
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Very little water
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A little frost hardy: 32F (0°C)
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Moist and fertile
Common name
Brazilian Petunia
Latin name
Petunia Exserta
type
Half hardy perennial
family
Solanaceae
ph
5.0 - 7.0 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun
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Frost
A little frost hardy: 32F (0°C)
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Soil
Moist and fertile
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Water
Very little water
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
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When the plant will bloom
full grown dimensions
0.55 M
0.60 M
Petunia Exserta
Petunia exserta is a rare Petunia. In the wild, the plant is found growing only on sandstone towers. It is the only Petunia species that is naturally pollinated by hummingbirds, and the only red flowered Petunia species.
Planting Petunias
From Early Spring TO Early Spring
If you are growing Petunias from seed it is best to start them inside before planting them outside in the spring. Make sure you leave enough room between plants.
Flowering in Summer
From Early Summer TO Late Summer
The Petunia flower comes in many different colours including red, white, yellow, blue and fuchsia, they can also be dual coloured or spotted.
Propagation by seed
From Late Winter TO Early Spring
Sow seed under glass in potting compost in early spring.
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