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Petunias
Uses:
- Container & Hanging Basket Fillers
- Garden & Sidewalk Borders
- Butterfly and Hummingbird Gardens
Features:
- Spread to Fill Containers With Continuous Color
- Most Do Not Require Deadheading
- Low Maintenance Colorful Annual
Sunlight:
- Full Sun
- 6+ Hours of Direct Sun
Petunias are perfect annual flowers that spread in containers to fill and even overfill the pots. The plants require very little care & get continuous blooms from planting to first frost.
Why Buy Petunias Online
Petunias are among the most versatile annual flowering plants. Instead of asking what color they come in, the better question might be, “Is there any color they don’t come in?” We offer about 25 combinations of colors and patterns, from single white petunias to stunning two-toned pink and yellow. Choose patterned blooms too, with stripes, spots and other multicolored patterns.
Container filler
Hanging baskets or window boxes
Available in most bloom colors
Typically less than a foot tall and spreading to a foot or two around
Growing zones 10 and 11; annuals in summer only for most zones
Supertunia Flower Timing Chart
There is a 7-week window from the earliest flowering to the latest flowering Superbena Verbena. Typically, weeks 11 to 18 are from mid-March to early May.
About Petunias
Genus
Species
Family
Petunia
10+
Solanaceae
Common Names: Petunia, Garden Petunia
Native To:
South America
Plant Type:
Annuals
Foliage Type:
Herbaceous
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
9 - 11
Flower Color:
Red, pink, purple, white, yellow, blue, and multicolored
Flower Bloom Time:
Spring through Fall (blooms profusely during warm months)
Growth Habit:
Trailing, Mounded, Spreading, Upright (depending on variety)
Attracts:
Bees, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Tolerates:
Heat, Humidity
Resists:
Deer
How To Use Petunias In The Garden
Gardeners love petunias for their abundant blooms and bright colors. These plants are available in trailing, mounding, and compact forms, which suit different landscaping needs. Most petunias grow to less than a foot tall and spread to 2 to 3 feet by summer’s end. They will bloom continuously through the growing season if watered and deadheaded properly.
Petunias are perfect for brightening up borders, hanging baskets, and window boxes. They can be used as ground cover, mixed with other annuals for a layered effect, or planted en masse for dramatic impact. For those with limited space, dwarf or compact varieties grow beautifully in containers, offering a burst of color on patios or balconies.
Types of Petunias
| Type | Origin | Flowers | Habit & Size | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grandiflora | Modern cultivars of Petunia × atkinsiana | Large 4-5 in blooms, singles or doubles; wide color range | Upright mounds 12-15 in H (some cascading forms) | Showiest blooms; need deadheading; flowers bruise in heavy rain |
| Multiflora | Modern cultivars of Petunia × atkinsiana | Abundant 2-3 in blooms; more weather-proof | Compact mounds 10-12 in H, densely branched | Prolific flowering, heat/humidity & rain tolerant; minimal pruning |
| Floribunda | Hybrid cross of Grandiflora × Multiflora | Grandiflora-sized blooms on multiflora-vigorous plants | Bushy 10-14 in H | Combines big flowers with weather tolerance; less deadheading |
| Milliflora | Miniature hybrids | Tiny 1-1½ in blooms, early and continuous | Dwarf 6-8 in H × W | No deadheading; petite “mini-petunia” look; low maintenance |
| Spreading / Wave® (“hedgiflora”) | Ball Seed Co. series (1995) | 2-3 in blooms along entire trailing stem | Groundcover 6-8 in H; spreads 2-4 ft (trails 2-3 ft) | Fast-growing, self-cleaning; heat & drought tolerant; little pruning |
| Supertunia® (Vista, Charm, Trailing, Double) | Vegetative Proven Winners® line | Pastels to neon; singles or doubles; self-cleaning | Vista: mounded 16-24 in H × 3-5 ft W Charm: dense, 8-12 in H Trailing: 6-10 in H, trails 3-4 ft |
Extremely vigorous; continuous bloom without deadheading; benefits from regular feeding |
| Cascadia® / Surfinia® (trailing) | Japanese & Israeli breeding lines | Wide, bright colored 3-4 in blooms, many with veining | Trailing 8-10 in H; spread 18-24 in | Strong trailers, vivid novel colors, easy care; moderate feeding keeps bloom |
Petunias Care
Petunias require well-draining soil enriched with organic matter to support healthy growth. Plant them in full sun, as petunias need at least six hours of direct sunlight daily. Regular watering is essential, especially during dry periods, but avoid overwatering to prevent root rot. Applying a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season promotes abundant flowering.
Regular pruning encourages bushier growth and prolongs blooming. In colder climates, petunias are typically grown as annuals, so they may not survive the winter outdoors. When cultivating petunias in containers, use a pot with drainage holes and a loose, high-quality potting mix to prevent waterlogging.
Learn More About Petunia Care
Petunia Companion Plants
Petunias make excellent companion plants for taller flowering plants, ornamental grasses, or plants grown for foliage that can take full sun. Petunias also act as a natural pesticide, and work great next to vegetables planted in the garden. Other great options to plant next to petunias are snapdragons, lupine, black-eyed-susans, iris and allium. Here are some of our favorites:
