Poquito Butter Yellow Dwarf
Petunia x hybrida 'Poquito Butter Yellow'
In growth
In bloom
Planting Guide
| Spacing | 12 to 15 inches |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Root ball flush with ground |
| Mature size | 10 to 15 inches |
| Chilling hours | 0 |
| Life expectancy | 1 year |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Planted | 2023 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Average |
| Soil type | Rich, well-draining, loamy soil |
| Soil pH | 6.5 - 7.5 for best growth |
| Zones | 9-11 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Annual |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Ovate (Egg-shaped) |
| Foliage colour | Greenish dark green leaves throughout growing season |
| Bloom | Light yellow with hints of orange at the edges |
| Fruit | Capsule |
| Evergreen | Herbaceous |
Root System
| System | Fibrous/Adventitious Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Fine Roots (< 2 mm) |
| Function | Absorptive Roots (Lower Orders) |
| Propagation | Cuttings can be taken from healthy plants during the growing season |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
|---|---|
| Deer | Not Resistant |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic |
| Edibility | Inedible |
| Companions | Calibrachoa, Verbena, Lobelia |
Where it came from
| Grower | Monrovia |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Poquito Butter Yellow Dwarf requires full to partial sun. Regular watering, ensuring soil is moist but not saturated and well-drained, with proper fertilization every 3 weeks for blooming vitality.
Maintenance
Regularly deadhead spent flowers to promote continual blossoming throughout the growing season; remove any brown or black spots on leaves as they can indicate disease. Prune back leggy growth for a bushier habit and regular inspection of roots during repotting helps with health maintenance.
Cleanup
Fall
Notes
This compact, heavily branching dwarf selection is optimized for container performance, hanging baskets, and tight border spaces, exhibiting exceptional heat tolerance and minimal maintenance requirements compared to traditional spreading petunias.