Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Tender Perennial
Types
Grandiflora Petunias, Multiflora Petunias, Wave Petunias, Superbell Petunias, Supertunia Petunias
Blue danube
Hawaii
Blue Mink
Bavaria
Habitat
Terrestrial
Pastures, Roadsides, Tropical regions, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
10-13
Sunset Zone
not provided
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
-
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Blue
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Golden Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Cut or pinch the stems, Don't prune in the fall, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Caterpillars, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Spider mites, Thripes, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as a nemiticide, Used as an insecticide
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Petunia
AGERATUM 'Blue Hawaii'( HAWAII SERIES)
Common Name
Petunia
Ageratum, Blue Hawaii Ageratum, Blue Mink, Flossflower
In Hindi
Petunia
Ageratum
In German
Petunie
Ageratum
In French
Pétunia
Ageratum
In Spanish
Petunia
Ageratum
In Greek
πετούνια
Ageratum
In Portuguese
Petúnia
Ageratum
In Polish
Petunia
Ageratum
In Latin
Petunia
Ageratum
Phylum
Streptophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Asterales
Family
Solanaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Petunioideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Petunia and Ageratum
Season and care of Petunia and Ageratum is important to know. While considering everything about Petunia and Ageratum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Petunia season is Summer and Ageratum season is Summer. The type of soil for Petunia is Loamy, Sandy and for Ageratum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Petunia is Neutral and for Ageratum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Petunia and Ageratum Physical Information
Petunia and Ageratum physical information is very important for comparison. Petunia height is 5.00 cm and width 2.50 cm whereas Ageratum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Petunia and Ageratum are as follows:
Petunia flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
Petunia leaf color: Golden Green
Ageratum flower color: Blue
- Ageratum leaf color: Green
Care of Petunia and Ageratum
Care of Petunia and Ageratum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Petunia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Ageratum pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Don't prune in the fall, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove short twigs. In summer Petunia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ageratum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.