- Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 10 - 16 Inches
- Mature Spread 20 - 30 Inches
- Growing Zones 10 - 11
Petunias are ideal for adding long-lasting color to all sorts of containers, hanging baskets, and even garden borders. Burgundy Skies is an outstanding cultivar that has deep-colored, non-fading petals that appear to be taken straight from the night sky. The creamy white markings sprinkled across some of the flowers give the plant an informal and exciting look and are more pronounced during cooler temperatures in the spring and fall.
Burgundy Skies is a quick-growing plant that can spread anywhere from 20-30 inches, making it useful as a filler or spiller in a container arrangement. The low, mat-forming shape works perfectly as a temporary ground cover or bedding plant for larger garden beds. Plant Burgundy Skies along a retaining wall or pathway to soften hardscape lines and encourage beneficial pollinators to your yard.
Burgundy Skies Petunia Care
Petunias thrive in well-draining soil and in at least 6 hours of direct sun exposure. The cooler temperatures of early spring and early fall are ideal for growing trouble-free plants as long as the nighttime temperature is above 45F (7C). Keep the plants well irrigated, only allowing the top 1-2 inches of potting soil to dry out between waterings. Fertilize plants on a regular schedule throughout the growing season to encourage flower development and overall robust growth. Regular deadheading of Burgundy Skies Petunia will keep the plant from growing leggy and producing seeds, which allows for more flowers to develop.
Petunias are tender perennials in USDA hardiness zones 10-11, although they are commonly sold as annual plants in all gardening zones. Petunias can be successfully overwintered indoors if you can provide full sun exposure (at least 6 hours of bright sunlight) and plenty of humidity to counteract the drying effects of central heating through the winter months.
Petunias can be propagated by seed in late winter. Avoid deadheading and allow the plants to set seed at the end of the summer. Save the dried seeds in a paper envelope and store them in a dark, dry spot until you are ready to plant them.
Burgundy Skies Petunia Spacing
Petunias can be planted much closer together in a container than when planted in open garden beds. A hanging basket with a 10-inch diameter is enough space for 3 plants. When planting Petunias as a bedding plant, give the plants space to spread while maintaining good air circulation. Space plants 12-16 inches apart, center on center.
Burgundy Sky Petunia Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 10 - 11 |
| Plant Type: |
| Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 10 - 16 Inches |
| Mature Spread: 20 - 30 Inches |
| Spacing: 20 - 30 Inches |
| Habit: Mounded, Trailing |
| Flower Color(s): Red, Yellow |
| Flower Description: Red and Yellow Shades |
| Bloom Period: Spring to Summer |
| Foliage Type: Herbaceous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: Green Shades |
| Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: N/A |
| Tolerates: Heat |
| Attracts: N/A |
| Container Role: |
| Uses: Combinations |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators |
| Brand: |
| Common Name: Burgundy Sky Petunia |
| Other Name(s): Petunia |
| Scientific Name: Petunia "Burgundy Sky" |
- SKU:
- PLA0098-npn
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Plant Shipping
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Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
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Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
Get your order in early to reserve your plants for Spring planting!
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
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