Petunia Seeds - Flower Plant for Home Gardens

Petunia is a warm-season flowering plant known for its spreading to mounding growth habit and continuous blooming under favorable conditions. It adapts well to a range of climates and performs best in sunny locations with well-drained soil. This plant establishes from seed with proper care and is suitable for garden beds, borders, hanging baskets, and container planting. Petunia requires regular watering and benefits from good air circulation for steady growth throughout the season.

Features

• Warm-season flowering plant with spreading to mounding growth
• Suitable for beds, borders, containers, and hanging baskets
• Performs well in sunny locations with good air circulation
• Adaptable to a range of well-drained soil types
• Steady growth with consistent seasonal development

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Petunia × hybrida
• Common Name (US): Petunia
• Seed Type / Variety: Standard Variety
• Growth Habit: Spreading to mounding plant
• USDA Zones: 9-11 (grown as annual in cooler zones)
• Planting Season: Spring after last frost
• Growing Season: Warm season
• Sowing Season: January to March (indoors), March to May (outdoors in warm regions)
• Germination Time and Conditions: 7-14 days at 20-25°C; requires light for germination
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
• Mature Plant Size: 20-40 cm height, 30-60 cm spread
• Plant Spacing: 25-30 cm between plants