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How to Sow Petunia:
How to Grow Petunia:
Transplanting: Transplant when there are at least two sets of true leaves
Spacing: Plant out after danger of frost is past at 12 inches apart in full sun and a rich, light, sandy soil with excellent drainage
Soil: Feed monthly with a balanced fertilizer. The single-flowered forms will tolerate alkaline and poor soils
Temperature: For best results, grow on under full sun at 65-75° days/62-68° nights, however plants are tolerant of higher and lower temperatures
Additional Care: To keep plant growth in check, pinch plants back when 6 inches tall and again after the first flush of flowers. For conservatory culture: site in full sun, maintain 50° nights, and allow the soil to become dry between waterings
Appearance and Use:
About Petunia:
Pronunciation: pe-tun’ya hi’brid-å
Lifecycle: Annual
Origination: Solanaceae; of hybrid origin
Common Name: Petunia
How to Grow Petunia
Petunia Germination Information
Petunia is the botanical name for Petunia How to Sow Petunia: - Best sown indoors at a temperature of 70-75°
- Sow 10-12 weeks before last frost and expect germination in 10 days
- In order for seeds of double-flowered or F1 hybrids to germinate, they will need a temperature of 80°
- In either case, sow with NO cover as light aids in germination
- Petunia seeds are some of the only seeds that can be germinated in full sun
- It is not recommended to sow seeds outdoors
How to Grow Petunia:
Transplanting: Transplant when there are at least two sets of true leaves
Spacing: Plant out after danger of frost is past at 12 inches apart in full sun and a rich, light, sandy soil with excellent drainage
Soil: Feed monthly with a balanced fertilizer. The single-flowered forms will tolerate alkaline and poor soils
Temperature: For best results, grow on under full sun at 65-75° days/62-68° nights, however plants are tolerant of higher and lower temperatures
Additional Care: To keep plant growth in check, pinch plants back when 6 inches tall and again after the first flush of flowers. For conservatory culture: site in full sun, maintain 50° nights, and allow the soil to become dry between waterings
Appearance and Use:
Used in containers, hanging baskets, bedding, borders, and greenhouses. They are vigorous plants growing 10-18 inches tall and spreading to 3 feet. From summer to frost they are covered in slightly fragrant, funnel-shaped, double or single flowers that are bicolor or solid colors of violet, blue, red, pink, salmon, or white
About Petunia:
Pronunciation: pe-tun’ya hi’brid-å
Lifecycle: Annual
Origination: Solanaceae; of hybrid origin
Common Name: Petunia