Description
AAS WINNER DETAILS
Winner Type: National
Class: Petunia
Variety Name: Red Picotee
Genus: Petunia
Species: hybrida
Year: 1983
Common Name: Petunia
Type: Flowers from Seed
Breeder: Sakata Seed
PLANT NEEDS
Duration Type: Annual
Light Needs: Full sun
Water Needs: Normal
Dead Heading Recommended: Yes
Staking Required: No
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Foliage Color: Medium green
Plant Habit: Upright, compact
Plant Height: 12 inches
Bloom Time: Late spring, summer to frost
Bloom Color: Red with white ring
Bloom Color Pattern: Bicolor
Bloom Size: 3 inches
IN THE GARDEN
Container: Yes
Garden Spacing: 12-15 inches
Hanging Basket: Yes
Low Edging: Yes
HOW TO GROW
During the middle of the season, cut back Red Picotee to 2/3 its size. This will rejuvenate the plants, helping them to stay in form with plenty of blooms.