Description | Rainmaster Petunia (Petunia axillaris) is an heirloom Petunia discovered in the wild in 1823. Has white flowers on long scrambling stems. |
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Plant Type | Annuals, Site author's observations |
Flowers | white, rainproof hence one of the common names 'Rainmaster' |
Dimensions | over 3 feet long if not pruned |
Propagation | seeds |
Cultivar Origin | It was collected circa 1823 when a brave explorer plucked it from the mouth of the Rio de la Plata in South America. Has been lost to cultivation and rediscovered on a few occasions. |
Misc Facts | Refer back to Petunia ABC's for further information on this plant. AKA: 'Rainmaster' Petunia, 'White Moon' Petunia, "Heaven Scent" Petunia |
Author's Notes | I grew this Petunia and was surprised at how well it performed. Lots of white flowers that held up to the rain. It can become a long scrambling plant unless pruned back to control the length. I grew it as a scrambling plant (over 3 feet long) and pinched it to control the size. |
Notes & Reference | Select Seeds (www.selectseeds.com), Plant World Seeds (www.plant-world-seeds.com) |