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Capella™ Salmon Petunia Plant

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  • - Height: 8-12 inches
  • - Growing Zone: 2-11
  • - Exposure: Full Sun
  • - Bloom Time: Spring-Fall
  • - Each Quart Pot contains 1 Capella™ Salmon Petunia Plant
Plant Features

Capella™ Salmon Petunia Plants offer vibrant salmon colored petunias with a prolific but tidy habit. Capella are a favorite for containers and hanging baskets! Petunia flowers produce a sugary nectar that hummingbirds and butterflies love.

Our Capella™ Salmon Petunia Plants are grown without harmful pesticides, ensuring they are safe for your garden and the environment. Guaranteed to arrive alive and thriving!

Planting Instructions:

  • - Plant in spring after the last frost date
  • - Space plants 12-18 inches apart

Soil Preparation:

  • - Ideal soil pH: 6.0-6.5
  • - Well-draining, fertile soil rich in organic matter

Watering Specifics:

  • - Water deeply when the top inch of soil feels dry
  • - Maintain consistent moisture, but avoid waterlogging

Fertilizer Type:

  • - Use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at planting
  • - Supplement with water-soluble fertilizer every 2-3 weeks during the growing season

Pruning and Training:

  • - Minimal pruning required; Capella petunias are self-cleaning
  • - If plants become leggy, trim back by about one-third to rejuvenate

Additional Pest Management:

  • - Watch for common pests like aphids, whiteflies, and thrips
  • - Monitor for fungal diseases in humid conditions or with overhead watering

Blooming Indicators:

  • - Produces medium-sized, star-shaped flowers in various colors
  • - Blooms continuously from spring through fall without deadheading

Light Requirements:

  • - Prefers full sun
  • - Needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal blooming

Temperature Tolerance:

  • - Thrives in temperatures between 60-80°F
  • - Can tolerate heat but may need extra water in extremely hot conditions
  • - Not frost-hardy; protect or bring indoors when temperatures drop below 40°F

Companion Plants for Capella Petunia:

  • - Calibrachoa: These small-flowered relatives of petunias blend well with Capella's star-shaped blooms
  • - Verbena: Offers complementary flower clusters and similar heat tolerance
  • - Angelonia: Adds vertical interest with its upright flower spikes
  • - Diamond Frost Euphorbia: Provides airy, white flowers that contrast nicely with Capella's larger blooms
  • - Scaevola: Offers fan-shaped flowers that complement Capella's star-shaped blooms
Attribute name Attribute value
Plant Characteristics
Mature Spread 10-14 inches
Habit Mounded
Flower Color Salmon
Foliage Color Green
Attracts Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Features Heat tolerant
Garden Styles Container Garden, Cottage Garden, English Garden, Hanging Baskets
Plant Used for Aesthetic Appeal, Borders and Edging
Pet Friendly Yes
Plant Type Hybrid
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