🌸 Petunia (Any Colour)

Petunias are popular flowering plants known for their vibrant trumpet-shaped blooms available in every shade — from classic pinks, purples, and reds to striking multi-coloured and patterned varieties. With a long blooming season and lush cascading habit, Petunias are perfect for hanging baskets, balcony railings, pots, window boxes, and garden borders. They add instant colour and charm to outdoor spaces.

🔆 Light Requirements

• Ideal Light: Full sunlight for 6–8 hours daily to maximize blooms.

• Tolerates: Light afternoon shade in very hot climates.

• Avoid: Low-light or shaded areas — leads to weak growth and few flowers.

💧 Watering Guidelines

• When to Water: Water when the top 1–2 inches of soil feels dry.

• Frequency:

  • Summer: 2–3 times per week, depending on heat

  • Cooler months: Once a week or when needed

• Important: Avoid waterlogging. Petunias prefer moist soil but cannot tolerate constant wet roots.

🌾 Soil & Potting

• Soil: Loose, well-draining soil enriched with organic matter.

• Ideal Mix:
  ✔ Garden soil
  ✔ Coco peat or perlite
  ✔ Compost or well-rotted manure

• Pot: Medium pot or hanging basket with drainage holes.

🌱 Fertilization

• Feed: Every 2–3 weeks during the growing season with a liquid flowering fertilizer.

• Boost: High phosphorus and potassium fertilizers encourage heavy blooms.

• Avoid: Excess nitrogen — causes leafy growth and fewer flowers.

✂️ Pruning & Maintenance

• Deadheading: Remove wilted flowers regularly to promote continuous blooming.

• Pinching: Pinch back long stems early in the season to encourage bushier growth and more blooms.

• Trimming: Light pruning mid-season helps refresh the plant for renewed flowering.

🪴 Humidity & Temperature

• Humidity: Prefers low to moderate humidity.

• Temperature: Best between 15–28°C (59–82°F).

• Note: Heat-tolerant but may slow flowering during extreme summer temperatures.

🌼 Blooming Notes

• Petunias bloom profusely from spring through autumn in ideal conditions.

• Regular feeding, sunlight, and trimming are key for long-lasting flowering.

🐝 Pollinator Friendly

Highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, enhancing pollinator activity.

❤️ Pet-Safety Note

Generally safe but may cause mild stomach irritation if eaten by pets.

✅ Why Choose Petunia?

🎨 Wide Colour Selection: From solid shades to stripes, speckles, and doubles.
🌿 Versatile Growth Habit: Works beautifully in pots, baskets, beds, and railing planters.
🌸 Long Blooming Season: Flowers continuously with proper care and deadheading.
✨ Instant Impact: A favourite for quick, colourful outdoor decoration.