![]() A renewed focus on the Calibrachoa genus has resultedin the introduction of several new cultivar series in the last few years.Calibrachoa have a more limited color range than petunias but finer-texturedfoliage, a more pronounced trailing habit and abundant, small, single flowers. The calibrachoa (Calibrachoa hybrids) is considered a newspecies in the floriculture trade, but actually has been in cultivation sincethe early 19th Century. Since then several series of great vegetativelypropagated petunias have been released, expanding the range of growth habits,colors and degrees of doubleness offered. The seed-propagated 'Wave' series was also introduced and has similar characteristics, but a more restricted color range. Supertunias are vegetatively propagated because this group produces few if any seed. axillaris genetics broughta greater emphasis on vigorous, trailing growth and postproduction durability.The first of the new cultivars were released in the early 1990s with the introductions of 'Supertunias'. Of course, theoriginal seed-propagated bedding petunia is a hybrid between P. Most vegetatively propagated petunias are hybrids betweenthe bedding petunia (Petunia x hybrida) and Petunia axillaris. In the following article we will discuss how to cost-effectively grow petunias and calibrachoas with an emphasis on the areas we have been researching: propagation and growth (vine) control. ![]() The vigor ofpetunias and calibrachoa, while great for consumers, presents a challenge togrowers - too much of a good thing can make for tangled plants and shipping problems. These closely related species offerconsumers rapid growth, a wide range of colors and durability. Two stars of the booming vegetatively propagated beddingplant market are petunias and calibrachoa. ![]()
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