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Petunia Multiflora Seeds - Picotee
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Petunia (Petunia Multiflora F2 Picotee Mix) - These lovely annuals are as easy to grow from Petunia seeds as they are pretty. The Picotee Petunia flower has a crisp look with a distinct white margin around each flower and the blooms are on compact, well-branched plants.MORE PETUNIA OPTIONS
Flower Specifications
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
3 - 8
HEIGHT
10 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Late spring through fall
BLOOM COLOR
Mix
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade
SOIL TYPE
Well-drained, pH 5.6 - 6.6
DEER RESISTANT
No
HOUSE PLANT
Yes
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
9 - 12 inches
These Lovely Annuals...
Are as easy to grow from Petunia seeds as they are pretty!
Petunia Multiflora Seeds | Picotee
How to Grow
Sow the flower seeds indoors 10 - 12 weeks before planting out. The 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 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.
- Sowing Rate: 2 - 3 seeds per plant
- Moisture: Keep soil wet for best germination
- Average Germ Time: 7 - 14 days
Flower Specifications
When planting outdoors, pinch the young Petunia seedlings back to encourage branching.
- Plant Spacing: 9 - 12 inches
- Height: 10 inches
- USDA Zones: 3 - 8
- Season: Annual
Petunia (Petunia Multiflora F2 Picotee Mix) - These lovely annuals are as easy to grow from Petunia seeds as they are pretty. The picotee flower has a crisp look with a distinct white margin around each flower and the blooms are on compact, well-branched plants. These flowers are ideal in beds, hanging baskets, window boxes and tubs. Plant them anywhere that brilliant long-lasting color is needed. Petunias are a good choice for fall and winter planting in warm, frost-free zones.
Grow the plants in a full sun location. For the hottest climates, partial shade is preferred. They perform best in fertile, well-drained soil kept evenly moist. Picotee Petunia care includes: deadheading faded flowers for best display and to keep it full of color all season long and fertilizing regularly with a balanced liquid fertilizer.
How to Grow Petunias from Seed: Sow the flower seeds indoors 10 - 12 weeks before planting out. The 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 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 Petunia seedlings back to encourage branching.