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Solanaceae
Grandiflora Petunia
Petunia x hybrida (Grandiflora Group)
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- Family
- Solanaceae
- Genus
- Petunia
- Native to
- South America (cultivated hybrid)
- Bloom season
- Spring, Summer, Fall
- Type
- annual
- Height
- 10-15 inches
- Sunlight
- full sun
- Soil
- well-drained, fertile
- Water
- moderate
- Hardiness
- 2-11
- Lifespan
- annual
Did you know
- Grandiflora petunias produce the largest blooms of any petunia type, reaching up to 5 inches across.
- Petunias are related to tomatoes, peppers, and tobacco, all belonging to the nightshade family.
- The name Petunia comes from the French word 'petun,' which was derived from a Tupi-Guarani word for tobacco.
- Grandiflora petunias are more susceptible to rain damage than smaller-flowered varieties due to their large petals.
- Modern grandiflora petunias have been bred to bloom continuously without deadheading.
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