Petunia (Petunia)
Color Name: Plum Cockatoo
Plum Cockatoo is a unique and eye-catching annual that will add a splash of drama to your containers, hanging baskets, or garden beds. This petunia boasts a striking combination of deep purple blooms edged with a vibrant, ruffled lime green, sometimes fading to white, making it a standout among more traditional petunia varieties. Plum Cockatoo thrives in full sun and requires well-drained, moist soil, according to Sugar Creek Gardens. This plant is known for its excellent garden performance, drought tolerance, and the added benefit of attracting hummingbirds and butterflies.
Growing Tips: Petunias love to bask in the sun and enjoy 6 hours or more of daily sunlight. Water your petunias regularly to promote lush blooms. Make sure the soil is well drained because soggy soil and overwatering can cause root rot and yellowed foliage. Soil prepared before planting petunias should have well-composted organic matter worked in. Our petunias are self-cleaning. Deadheading is not necessary!
When planting in containers, hanging baskets and window boxes, we recommend using our potting soil which is specially formulated for our plants. An application of a time release fertilizer at the time of planting will help to ensure the best possible performance. Zehr's Osmocote blend is perfect for the job. We also suggest fertilizing every two weeks during the hot summer months of June, July and August with Maxsea, which you can purchase at Zehr's. Begonias, Impatiens and most plants grown for foliage normally do not need as much fertilizer.
Photo courtesy of Ball Horticultural Company.
Plum Cockatoo is a unique and eye-catching annual that will add a splash of drama to your containers, hanging baskets, or garden beds. This petunia boasts a striking combination of deep purple blooms edged with a vibrant, ruffled lime green, sometimes fading to white, making it a standout among more traditional petunia varieties. Plum Cockatoo thrives in full sun and requires well-drained, moist soil, according to Sugar Creek Gardens. This plant is known for its excellent garden performance, drought tolerance, and the added benefit of attracting hummingbirds and butterflies.
Growing Tips: Petunias love to bask in the sun and enjoy 6 hours or more of daily sunlight. Water your petunias regularly to promote lush blooms. Make sure the soil is well drained because soggy soil and overwatering can cause root rot and yellowed foliage. Soil prepared before planting petunias should have well-composted organic matter worked in. Our petunias are self-cleaning. Deadheading is not necessary!
When planting in containers, hanging baskets and window boxes, we recommend using our potting soil which is specially formulated for our plants. An application of a time release fertilizer at the time of planting will help to ensure the best possible performance. Zehr's Osmocote blend is perfect for the job. We also suggest fertilizing every two weeks during the hot summer months of June, July and August with Maxsea, which you can purchase at Zehr's. Begonias, Impatiens and most plants grown for foliage normally do not need as much fertilizer.
Photo courtesy of Ball Horticultural Company.
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Flower Color: Green/White/Purple Shades Foliage Color: Green Shades
Height: 12 to 14 Inches Spread: 14 to 18 Inches Hardy in Zone: 10 |
Blooms: Summer
Foliage Season: All Season |
Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Soil Moisture Needs
Moderate
Attributes |
 Container  Ground Cover Border Easy to Grow Hanging Baskets Landscapes Mass Planting Window Boxes
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Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
