Is Petchoa a perennial?

Is Petchoa a perennial?

Petchoa is a semi-trailing to trailing, annual and tender perennial. This revolutionary hybrid is a fairly new genus; a result of the genetic cross between a petunia and calibrachoa. The Petchoa plant features the best characteristics of two top selling species.

How do you take care of a Petchoa plant?

Water them regularly to keep them from wilting — but take care not to overwater. The soil should never stay wet or soggy, otherwise the roots could rot. Fertilize petchoas regularly during the growing season or make it easy on yourself and use a slow-release fertilizer at planting time.

Are calibrachoa and Petchoa the same?

The plants are a genetic cross between a petunia and calibrachoa. The Petchoa is a milestone in plant breeding and the result is a combination of the best characteristics of both the petunia and the calibrachoa. It is an amazing plant for home gardeners who enjoy hanging baskets loaded with blooms all season.

Do Petchoa need deadheading?

It’s more heat tolerant than calibrachoa and doesn’t have the stickiness of a petunia, so little to no deadheading is required. It performs best in sunny areas, but try to avoid planting SuperCal in those hot spots that are better suited for portulaca or vinca.

Are Petchoa petunias?

Petchoa, a hybrid between petunias and calibrachoas, is purportedly less hairy than its petunia parentage, which allows for it to self-clean, whereas the notoriously hairy foliage and stems of petunias are “sticky” and trap fading blooms, therefore must more frequently be cleaned for a tidy looking plant.

What’s the difference between Wave petunias and Supertunias?

Colors available Between the two types of plants, Supertunias have variety and unique flower color patterns. Wave petunia varieties are generally common colors (red, white, blue, salmon, etc.), while Supertunias may come in a color like “raspberry blush” that has splashes of purple and red in the same bloom.

Does calibrachoa grow back every year?

Do They Come Back Every Year? That depends on where you live. Calibrachoa is perennial in USDA hardiness zones 9 to 11, so it will continue to grow through the winter. For those of us in cooler zones, calibrachoa performs as an annual.

Is Petchoa a petunia?

Can calibrachoa survive the winter?

The plant nursery Proven Winners classifies calibrachoa as very difficult to overwinter so it is generally grown as an annual, although it can be kept alive during the winter months in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 9 to 11, where it grows perennially.

Do butterflies like Petchoa?

Pollinators. Petchoa, like petunias, will attract butterflies and hummingbirds.

Are petunias sun or shade?

full sun
Petunias need at least 5 or 6 hours of good sunlight; they’ll perform even better when located in full sun all day. The more shade they receive, the fewer flowers they’ll produce. Impatiens are a better choice for blooming in shady places.

Do you dead head Supertunias?

DO PETUNIAS NEED DEADHEADING? Most petunias benefit from deadheading — the process of removing spent flowers to encourage more blooms. However, Supertunia® petunias are self-cleaning, with no deadheading necessary. If you are a time-starved gardener, these are the perfect petunia to grow.

Will calibrachoa spread?

A fairly low-growing plant, calibrachoa doesn’t typically get much taller than 4 inches. Its spread is what draws attention: Some plants can extend over 2 feet of ground in no time.

What is a Petchoa flower?

Do petunias do well in pots?

Petunias are adaptable plants that can thrive in the ground or planters. Their relatively easy care requirements and abundant flowers make Petunias a very popular choice for containers and hanging baskets.