Data specific to Petunias (Edit)
Propagation type: Cuttings
Petunia flower size: Floribunda L 3" to 3.5"
Petunia growth habit: Mounding/Upright
Deadheading recommended: No
Bloom form: Single
Daylight Neutral: No

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Plant Height: 8-12 inches
Plant Spread: 8-12 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Bi-Color: Black w/ Yellow Star
Bloom Size: 3"-4"
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Uses: Groundcover
Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Propagation: Seeds: Provide light
Needs specific temperature: Germinates best at 70-75 deg F
Days to germinate: 7-14 days
Depth to plant seed: surface sow
Start indoors
Can handle transplanting
Will not come true from seed
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP22440

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Trade name information:
Trade Name: Phantom™
Cultivar name: 'Balpephan'
Common names
  • Petunia

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Location: At a local nursery 
Date: 2023-05-13
Photo by Perennialgirl
Location: Tennessee
Date: 2013-08-27
Location: Portland Nursery, Portland Or.
  • Uploaded by Joy
Location: Columbus, Ohio USA, Zone 6b
Date: 2021-04-09
Location: In my garden
Date: 2011-07-28
Location: My Cincinnati Ohio garden
Date: August 10, 2012
The petunias swallowed the gnome!
Location: Prairieville, LA
Date: 2014-03-31
Location: Columbus, Ohio USA, Zone 6b
Date: 2021-04-09

Date: 2015-05-09
Location: At a local nursery
Date: 2012-05-01
Location: At a local nursery
Date: 2012-05-01
Location: My Cincinnati Ohio home
Date: April 2012
Petunia \"Phantom\" breeder must be a Pittsburgh Steeler fan!
Location: Brainers Greenhouse, Wixom, MI
Date: 2011-07-09
Location: Brainers Greenhouse, Wixom, MI
Date: 2011-07-09
Location: Brainers Greenhouse, Wixom, MI
Date: 2011-07-09
Location: Tennessee
Date: 2013-05-29

Date: 2015-05-09
Location: My Cincinnati Ohio garden
Date: May 17, 2012
Blossoms turning solid black with gold throats and gold-tipped pe

Date: 2015-05-09
Location: Sumatera Indonesia
Date: 2017-06-09
Location: Brainers Greenhouse, Wixom, MI
Date: 2011-07-09
Location: Brainers Greenhouse, Wixom, MI
Date: 2011-07-09
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Comments:
  • Posted by SongofJoy (Clarksville, TN - Zone 6b) on Aug 27, 2013 7:30 AM concerning plant:
    This variegated petunia is quite interesting. It does very well here in my part of the South, spreads and blooms like crazy. I haven't found anything not to like about it and it always elicits positive comments from people who see it.
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