Petunia Grandiflora White Flowering Seeds

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• Petunia Grandiflora White Flowering Seeds

Description

Petunia is genus of 20 species of flowering plants of South American origin. The popular flower of the same name derived its epithet from the French, which took the word petun, meaning "tobacco," from a Tupi–Guarani language. An annual, most of the varieties seen in gardens are hybrids (Petunia × atkinsiana, also known as Petunia × hybrida).

Flower Specifications

Season: Annual

USDA Zones: 3 – 8

Height: 10 inches

Bloom Season: Late spring through fall

Bloom Color: White

Environment: Full sun to partial shade

Soil Type: Well-drained, pH 5.6 – 6.6

Planting Directions

Temperature: 72 – 76F

Average Germ Time: 7 – 14 days

Light Required: Yes

Depth: Do not cover the seed but press into the soil

Sowing Rate: 2 – 3 seeds per plant

Moisture: Keep soil wet for best germination

Plant Spacing: 12 inches

How attractive is a display of sparkling white Petunias in the summer garden! Easy-to-grow from flower seeds, this Grandiflora white combines the best of both worlds as it has the superb garden performance of the smaller flowered Multifloras plus the large showy blooms of the Grandifloras. This Petunia recovers quickly from rain, heat, or drought and with its compact branching habit is ideal for bedding, window boxes, hanging baskets, and planters. Mix the white blooms with another vivid color to have a gorgeous contrast of color all summer long!

Sow white Petunia seeds indoors 10 – 12 weeks before planting out. These flower seeds are extremely tiny, so press them gently onto the soil surface without covering, and keep the soil wet for the best germination. Five or six weeks after sowing the Petunia seeds, transplant the seedlings into 3 inch pots, and grow on in cooler temperatures with plenty of light. Harden young plants for 10 – 14 days before planting outdoors after last frost date. When planting outdoors, pinch the young white Petunia seedlings back to encourage branching.