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Petunia
Petunia x hybrida
Also known as: grandiflora petunia, wave petunia
Prolific trumpet-shaped flowers in wide color range. Spreading and mounding types available. Excellent for containers and hanging baskets.
Growing Requirements
SunFull Sun
WaterMedium
Soil Type
Soil Drainage
Soil pH
Plant Spacing10–12″
Row Spacing12–18″
Planting Depth—
Height6–18″
Spread12–36″
✓ Container Friendly✓ Raised Bed Friendly
Planting Schedule
Start Indoors
10–12 weeks before last frost
Transplant Outdoors
1–9 weeks after last frost
Germination
7–14 days
Days to Harvest
60–75 days
Zone Suitability
USDA Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Zones 2–11
Cannot overwinter outdoors
Surface sow — seeds need light. Pinch leggy seedlings. Deadhead for continuous bloom. Frost sensitive.
Companion Plants
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