![]() I've had success with some petunia relatives doing that. The other thing to try if it starts failing on you is starting some cuttings from the healthy parts of the plant. Up there in "cold" northern Florida, you might have to keep it in a big pot and give it some good protection - frost cloth or a cardboard box - on cold nights through the winter, but I'll bet it will bloom through the winter months for you if you do. If you already have some, I would think trimming them back a bit as you go through the summer, and giving them lighter fertilization through the cooler months might keep them going. A sunny southern exposure for the winter, and shade through the middle of the day in summer would be my best guess at a good location for it. If it's going to survive, I think getting it established and growing it in a protected spot through the winter will give it the best chance of being 'perennial' in Florida if that is possible. Note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden.Kitty, I haven't tried the SuperCal Petchoa yet, but frankly, I'm waiting until the fall to get some because anything related to petunias and calabrichoa has petered out for me in our hot humid summer weather. 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® Purple 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. Since 1950 we have been providing a wide range of perennials, annuals, bulbs, shrubs, vines, amaryllis, gardening tools & supplies, and gifts for gardeners. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, but will not tolerate standing water. White Flower Farm is a family-owned mail-order nursery located in northwestern Connecticut. I have found references that say they are annuals & some that say they are perennials in zone 10 & semi. 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® Purple Petchoa will grow to be about 12 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 18 inches. Mass Planting, Border Edging, General Garden Use, Container Planting, Hanging Baskets SuperCal® Purple 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® Purple Petchoa is a dense herbaceous annual with a trailing habit of growth, eventually spilling over the edges of hanging baskets and containers. The fruit is not ornamentally significant. Its pointy leaves remain green in color throughout the season. SuperCal® Purple Petchoa is smothered in stunning purple trumpet-shaped flowers at the ends of the stems from mid spring to late summer. ![]()
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