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Petunia 'Černý's Superbissima Mix'
Petunia 'Černý's Superbissima Mix'
Seed Packet

Petunia 'Černý's Superbissima Mix'

Petunia hyb.
A striking petunia hybrid that takes inspiration from the elaborate frilled varieties common in the early 1900s. Huge flowers 4" across have rivulets of contrasting veining in the colored throats. This modern marvel is easy to grow, with tetraploid vigor that ensures a steady supply of blooms throughout the summer. Best of all, flowers drop off without deadheading, and occasional rain showers do no harm.
SKU #S1872
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Details
Approximate Seeds Per Packet
50
Shipped As
Pelleted seed
Lifecycle
Annual
Annual Hardiness
Half Hardy Annual
Mature Size
12-14" h x 1' w
Sun
Full sun
Soil
Rich, moist, well-drained
Season
Summer to fall
Color
A mix of colors of pink, rose, violet, and white with contrasting throats and veining
Features
Great for containers
Deer Resistant
Heat or Drought Tolerant
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Bees
Attracts Hummingbirds
SOWING INSTRUCTIONS
Depth:
Surface sow and press in lightly; requires light for germination.
Sprout Time:
7-14 days
Seed To Bloom:
12-14 weeks
Starting Indoors:
Start indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost. Cover with humidity dome or a light sprinkling of vermiculite to retain moisture until germination occurs. Keep at 65-75°F.
Starting Outdoors:
Direct sow after last springtime frost in zones 8+.
WHEN TO SET OUTSIDE
After last spring frost.
PLACEMENT & CULTIVATION
Petunia is often planted in containers and is an excellent annual groundcover and bedding plant. Pinch back young plants to encourage branching and more flowers and fertilize regularly. At midseason, trim spreading types, especially if growing in containers, to promote lush growth and flowering. The sometimes extreme heat of summer may cause them to go out of bloom. Moving containers into some afternoon shade is beneficial. An excess of water or soggy soils will result in lanky growth and fewer flowers. Deadhead often for flowers all season.
Final Spacing:
10"
Water Requirements:
Medium Water Use
Watering Details:
1" of water a week. Keep evenly moist but never saturated, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Soil pH:
Acidic to slightly alkaline.
Fertilizer:
Fertilize every 3-4 weeks with an organic balanced formulation., or apply a time release fertilizer when planting.
Diseases & Pests:
No major problems. Aphids can be dislodged with a stream of water. Tobacco budworm may appear later in the summer. Handpick at dusk when they come out to feed. If necessary, treat with an organically-friendly insecticide, but not a broad-spectrum, as this will negatively affect beneficial insects that parasitize the pest.