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| Botanical Name |
Petunia sp. |
| Seeds Per Pack |
100 |
| Life Cycle |
Annual |
| Min. Time to Germinate |
10 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate |
21 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds |
Surface Sow; press seeds gently into the soil to make good contact, but do not cover with any additional soil; these seeds require light to germinate |
| When to Sow |
Indoors 8-10 weeks before last spring frost |
| Growing Height |
18-24 in. (45-60 cm) |
| Plant Spacing |
9-12 in. (22-30 cm) |
| Hardiness |
N/A |
| Sun Exposure |
Full Sun |
| Danger |
N/A |
| Bloom Color |
Magenta (Pink-Purple), Pale Pink, Pink, Purple, Violet/Lavender, White/Near White |
| Bloom Time |
Late Spring/Early Summer, Late Summer/Early Fall, Mid-Fall, Mid-Spring, Mid-Summer |
| Foliage |
Herbaceous, Velvet/Fuzzy-Textured |
| Other Details |
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater, Flowers are fragrant, This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds |
| Soil pH Requirements |
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) |
| Propagation Methods |
From herbaceous stem cuttings, From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; sow indoors before last frost, From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse |
| Seed Collecting |
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds, Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored |
Petunias are a wonderful addition to any garden because they are vigorous growers and prolific bloomers from mid-spring through late fall. They are useful in beds, borders, edging or as a temporary groundcover. They are also excellent for containers, window boxes, and hanging baskets.