petunia seeds - Blue Double

Petunia seeds grow into compact, bushy flowering plants commonly used for seasonal color in garden beds, borders, containers, and hanging baskets. Plants display a spreading to mounded growth habit and perform well in warm to mild climates. Petunias are adaptable to a range of growing conditions when provided with adequate sunlight and well-drained soil. Seed-grown plants are suitable for home gardens and landscape use where consistent care and regular watering are maintained.

Features

• Bushy, spreading annual growth habit

• Suitable for garden beds, containers, and hanging baskets

• Adaptable to warm and mild climates

• Performs well in full sun locations

• Appropriate for ornamental seasonal planting

Specifications

• Scientific name: Petunia x hybrida

• Common name (US): Petunia

• Seed type / variety: Blue Double

• Growth habit: Bushy, spreading annual

• USDA hardiness zones: 2 to 11 as an annual

• Planting season: Spring

• Sowing season:

  • Indoors: January to March

  • Outdoors: March to April

• Germination time and conditions: 7 to 14 days; surface sowing with light exposure and consistently moist soil

• Sunlight requirements: Full sun

• Soil requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil

• Watering needs: Regular watering; soil should remain evenly moist

• Mature plant size: 8 to 12 inches tall, 10 to 14 inches spread

• Plant spacing: 10 to 12 inche