Data specific to Petunias (Edit)
Propagation type: Seeds
Petunia flower size: Floribunda L 3" to 3.5"
Petunia growth habit: 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 to Partial Shade
Plant Height: 10-12 inches
Plant Spread: 12-14 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Purple
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
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots

Common names
  • Floribunda Petunia
  • Petunia

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Comments:
  • Posted by Joannabanana (Calgary, AB Canada - Zone 3a) on Nov 18, 2012 12:42 PM concerning plant:
    3" Flowers, Blooms Early Season, Free Flowering

    Celebrity Mixes:

    Celebrity Mix: Blend of best colors
    Desert Sky Mix: Salmons, Yellows, Reds, Sky Blue
    Ice Mix: All Veined
    Morn Mix: All Colours with White Throat + Yellow Center
    Niagara Mix: Blues, Lilac, Whites
    Pastel Mix: Pastel shades with hint of Blue
    Watercolors Mix: Pastel Lavenders, Pinks and Yellow

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