Petchoa Seeds
Petunia sp. x Calibrachoa sp.
full sun, light shade, or part shade
Petchoas are perfect for hanging baskets, garden containers, or massed in beds for brilliant, long-lasting color. The tender perennials are winter hardy to zone 9, and can be grown as annuals anywhere. Petchoa is pronounced pet-KO-ah.
How to Plant and Grow Petchoa
Plant Petchoa Seeds: Sow petchoa seed in cell packs or flats, press into soil but do not cover. Light may aid in germination. Kept at 68-77°F., seeds germinate in 7-14 days. Transplant petchoa seedlings into the garden 10-15 in. apart, or plant 3 seedlings per 10-14 in. pot.
Grow Petchoa: Full sun or light shade in hottest climates. If grown in too much shade, Petchoa plants will produce fewer flowers and will have a less compact form. Petchoas are deer resistant.