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: Yes

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 8" - 12"
Plant Spread: 8" - 12"
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Other: Will produce a yellow strip if Plant becomes stressed
Flower Color: Other: Black (turns purple if ambient temperature drops quickly)
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: PP 22666

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Trade name information:
Trade Name: Black Velvet™
Cultivar name: 'Balpevac'
Common names
  • Petunia
Also sold as:
  • Black Cat

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Location: MY FLOWER GARDEN....
Date: 2013-08-20
A dark black with yellow stripes that eventually disappear.....A

Petunia Black Velvet
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Date: 2012-07-02
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Date: 2012-07-03
New at Chelsea.
Location: Eckert's Greenhouse, Sterling Heights, MI
Date: 2011-07-15
Location: Eckert's Greenhouse, Sterling Heights, MI
Date: 2011-07-15
Location: Eckert's Greenhouse, Sterling Heights, MI
Date: 2011-07-15
Location: Eckert's Greenhouse, Sterling Heights, MI
Date: 2011-07-15
Location: Steinkopf  Nursery, Farmington Hills, MI
Date: 2012-09-24
Location: Steinkopf  Nursery, Farmington Hills, MI
Date: 2012-09-24
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