They have a super strong root system so will cope well in stressful situations. SuperCal Petchoas have superior mildew resistance, in fact in our trials we have seen no mildew at all. Prune back as flowering starts to wane in winter and await their reshoot early spring, you will have years of love from these plants.Īs you can imagine it is a difficult breeding program to merge two plants and to do it so successfully is a testament to the advancement of the nursery industry. Water to establish and then keep moist in active growth. You can add a liquid fertiliser every other week in to keep them blooming at their best, or use a slow release fertiliser spring and summer – remember they flower a lot so are heavy feeders. Grow your SuperCal Petchoas in a sunny spot and well drained soil. The plants have a naturally rounded, well branched habit so there is no need to pinch out the foliage. In the garden place them around 40cm apart, in pots chose ones that are around 30cm so that the foliage can spill from the sides. SuperCal Petchoas are so wonderfully versatile, they can be grown in gardens, containers, window boxes, hanging baskets, as ground covers, garden edging or as filler plants in your borders.
They are frost tolerant and don’t mind the heat, in fact they are more tolerant than either Petunias or Calibrachoas. SuperCal Petchoas will soon be one of your favourite plants. The plants are self cleaning so you don’t have the hassle of sticky flowers as you do with Petunias. The blooms open across three seasons and are fantastic no matter the weather the flowers remain open, even after rainfall. You get the big flowers and easy growing nature of the Petunias and the colour, trailing habit and flower power of the Calibrachoa. SuperCal Petchoas are a hybrid of Petunias and Calibrachoas and bring you the best of both worlds. Note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden.SuperCal Petchoa ‘Improved Cherry’ has masses of cherry red blooms atop compact, well branched foliage. Because of its trailing habit of growth, it is ideally suited for use as a 'spiller' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination plant it near the edges where it can spill gracefully over the pot.
SuperCal® Cherry Petchoa is a fine choice for the garden, but it is also a good selection for planting in outdoor containers and hanging baskets. It can be propagated by cuttings however, as a cultivated variety, be aware that it may be subject to certain restrictions or prohibitions on propagation. This particular variety is an interspecific hybrid. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, but will not tolerate standing water.
Petchoa supercal cherry full#
This plant should only be grown in full sunlight. This fast-growing annual will normally live for one full growing season, needing replacement the following year. Its foliage tends to remain dense right to the ground, not requiring facer plants in front. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant, individual plants should be spaced approximately 15 inches apart. SuperCal® Cherry Petchoa will grow to be about 12 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 18 inches. SuperCal® Cherry Petchoa is recommended for the following landscape applications It has no significant negative characteristics. It is a good choice for attracting hummingbirds to your yard, but is not particularly attractive to deer who tend to leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. Trim off the flower heads after they fade and die to encourage more blooms late into the season. This plant will require occasional maintenance and upkeep. Its medium texture blends into the garden, but can always be balanced by a couple of finer or coarser plants for an effective composition. SuperCal® Cherry Petchoa is a dense herbaceous annual with a trailing habit of growth, eventually spilling over the edges of hanging baskets and containers. Its pointy leaves remain green in color throughout the season. SuperCal® Cherry Petchoa is clothed in stunning cherry red trumpet-shaped flowers at the ends of the stems from mid spring to late summer.
Petchoa supercal cherry series#
An exceptional series known for large vibrant flowers and excellent performance vigorous, early blooming, and able to handle summer heat excellent resistance to powdery mildew
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