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Petunia

Petunia x hybrida

Category: Flowers

Ruffled, funnel-shaped flowers on spreading stems that are resistant to drought make petunias a summertime favorite. They can be planted in the border or in containers and hanging baskets. With a wide variety of hybrids in all colors and sizes, there is something for everyone!

How to Grow Petunia

Quick Info

Spacing
1/Square
Depth
0 in
0 in
Sun
Full Sun
Water
1 in/week
Season
Warm
Frost
Not tolerant
Height
6-18 in
Germination
7-10 days
Germination Temp
70-80 °F
Sprout to Harvest
10-12 weeks
Soil pH
Neutral

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Varieties

Balcony Mix
Balcony Mix Delightfully fragrant blooms in shades of rose, lavender, and purple. Trailing plants perfect for window boxes and hanging baskets.
Big Kiss White Flame Hybrid Gazania
Big Kiss White Flame Hybrid Gazania
Carmine Velour Wave® Spreading
Carmine Velour Wave® Spreading Award-winning with vibrant, non-fading carmine red blooms, perfect for abundant container displays.
Copper Spotted
Copper Spotted Giant-flowered petunia with a warm copper-gold base, rich throat, and playful white and pink spots.
Double Cascade Grandiflora Hybrid Mix
Double Cascade Grandiflora Hybrid Mix Offers massive, early-blooming double flowers (75%) that resemble carnations, noted for excellent rain and wind resistance.
Double Madness Floribunda Hybrid Mix
Double Madness Floribunda Hybrid Mix Features abundant double flowers in a wide array of colors, ideal for continuous garden display.
Dreams Hybrid Mix
Dreams Hybrid Mix A resilient garden performer, it delivers continuous, vibrant blooms that resist fading, coupled with strong weather and disease tolerance.
Dwarf Bedding Mixed Colors
Dwarf Bedding Mixed Colors Compact annuals with a continuous, heavy bloom of medium-sized, single flowers in a vibrant mix of colors.
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Growing from Seed

Press seeds into soil, do not cover. Bottom water to keep soil evenly moist.

Planting Considerations

Petunias planted in hanging pots will need frequent watering. Some types of petunias may grow up to 3 ft wide (1 m)

Feeding

Use slow-release fertilizer or apply fertilizing solution every 2 weeks.

Pruning

Pinch leggy stems to encourage bushy growth.

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