These popular flowers are great for growing in landscape beds, containers, window boxes, hanging baskets and more. Proven Winners petunias are vigorous, heat tolerant annuals that aren’t particularly fussy and need little routine maintenance. Plus, they come in a wide array of bright colors and will bloom continuously from planting until fros
Bring back a 1950’s garden favorite with this colorful petunia. Sturdy and compact growth is perfect for mass planting or in containers. This is a wonderful mix of bright colors, and will attract hummingbirds and butterflies. This is a wonderful mix of colors in a dwarf form that will normally only grow about 8-10″ tall. Best if started inside in trays, but with so many seeds, you could probably afford to sprinkle some directly into the garden.
Sowing: Plant the seeds indoors about 10-12 weeks before the last frost of spring. In a germination flat, press the seed into the surface of the soil; this seed needs light to germinate. Since this seed is tiny, mixing it with sand may help it spread evenly. Keep the soil lightly moist and in a warm place until germination, which usually takes 7-14 days. As soon as the seedlings can safely be handled, transplant them into individual pots; plant them outdoors after the last chance of frost.
Growing: Water seedlings until they become established. Mature plants tolerate some drought, though they flourish with occasional watering. To encourage branching, pinch back the tips as they grow. For extended blooming, remove the spent blossoms.This compact plant makes an excellent choice for hanging baskets, borders, and containers; it also attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. This plant also reseeds itself.
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Origin: Introduced US Flower
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Duration: Annual
Bloom Time: Mid Spring to Fall
Height: 9 in to 12 in
Spacing: –
Light: Full Sun to Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Medium
USDA Zone: 3a-9b
Attracts bees, butterflies, and birds.