Surfinia Petunia
Petunia
peh-TOO-nee-uh
Annuals: Basket/Container Plant
Min. Temp
Tender: 36°
The compact, upright, spreading habit of this petunia is unique; flowers all season. Self-deadheading.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Green
Flower Color
Multicolor
Blooming Time
Early Spring - to hard frost, if proper care is given
Habit
Trailing
Height
6–12 in
Spread
2–3 ft
Form
Trumpet
Characteristics
Type
Cultivar
Design
Spiller
Safety
Toxic to Dogs/Cats
Growth Rate
Fast
Traits
Long blooming
Tolerance/Resistance
Heat Tolerant, Not tolerant of standing water
Attracts
Attracts Hummingbirds; Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators
Uses/Placement
Edging
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun: 8-12 hrs
Soil Texture
Adaptable
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Moist
Soil PH
Slightly Acidic: 6.0-6.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
PH Correction
High pH may cause iron chlorosis
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost, Peat Moss
Fertilizer
Heavy Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Rooting & Blooming
Fertilizer Timing
Daily in a basket/container. Weekly in the ground.
Micronutrients
Iron (Fe), Magnesium (Mg), Calcium (Ca), Zinc (Zn), Manganese (Mn), Boron (B)
Care
Care Level
Moderate
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Aggressive Spreader
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Trademarked cultivar
Division Timing
Do Not Divide