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Petunia 'Ultra Blue Star'

Family Solanaceae
Plant Type tender perennial
Zone USDA:   9a - 11   RHS:   FH - FT   EGF:   H5 - G2   Australia:   3 - 5  
Care Level
Height 25 - 35 cm (10 - 14 in)
Spread 40 - 45 cm (16 - 18 in)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description The tender perennial Petunia 'Ultra Blue Star' (grandiflora petunia) is repeat-blooming and bears showy, white and fragrant flowers. The matte foliage is medium green in colour, medium in texture, fragrant and semi-evergreen. Petunia 'Ultra Blue Star' (grandiflora petunia) has stems that are aromatic.
Typical Uses Alpine or rock garden, bedding plant, border, container, edging, hanging basket and tropical.
Special Characteristics It is worthy to note that Petunia 'Ultra Blue Star' tolerates pollution and salt. This tender perennial attracts hummingbirds and butterflies to your garden.
Cautions With its fast growth rate, Petunia 'Ultra Blue Star' (grandiflora petunia) will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner. This plant is self-sowing, and without intervention may spread broadly and randomly.