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Petunia Multiflora Seeds - Red
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Petunia (Petunia Multiflora Quinto Red) - Petunias are universally known as strong-performing annuals that offer bright colors and reliable summer blooms. Nothing compares to the dazzle of Petunia Multiflora red flowers planted in a mass grouping! This variety, grown from Petunia seeds, is uniform and compact.
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Flower Specifications
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
3 - 8
HEIGHT
8 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Late spring through fall
BLOOM COLOR
Red
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
Excellent Container Plant
Multiflora petunias are bred for their compact nature, which makes them great plants for containers and hanging baskets.
Striking Red Blooms
How To Grow
These seeds should be sown indoors 10-12 weeks before last expected frost. Since they are so tiny, press the seeds gently into the soil without covering. Keep soil moist until germination. Placing seed trays in a warm location will benefit germination. 5-6 weeks after sowing, transplant the seedlings into 3-inch pots and continue growing in a well-lit area. Young plants should be hardened off for 10-14 days before planting outdoors. Move outdoors after final frost. Plant in an area of full sun in well-drained soil. These plants will bloom best with regular fertilization.
- Environment: full sun to partial shade
- Soil: well-drained with pH 5.6-6.6
- Plant spacing: 9-12 inches
Plant Information
This red petunia is an annual plant that grows in USDA zones 3 through 8. Multiflora petunias are stockier and more compact than other petunias, making them more resilient against weather. They will attract plenty of hummingbirds and butterflies to your garden.
- Bloom color: red
- Bloom season: late spring through fall
- Height: 8 inches
Petunia (Petunia Multiflora Quinto Red) - These flowers are universally known as strong-performing annuals that offer bright colors and reliable summer blooms. Nothing compares to the dazzle of Petunia Multiflora red flowers planted in a mass grouping! This variety, grown from Petunia seeds, is uniform and compact. Deadheading is not required to promote more blooms although a trimming of the plant mid-season will rejuvenate it. They are ideal for containers of all kinds as well as in the garden and will transform the look of your landscape!
Sow Multiflora red Petunia seeds indoors 10 - 12 weeks before planting out. The flower seeds are extremely tiny, so press them gently onto the soil surface without covering, and keep the soil wet for the best germination. Placing the trays or containers on top of the refrigerator is beneficial as the heat from the appliance keeps the flower seeds consistently warm. Five or six weeks after sowing the 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. Plant in full sun and well-drained soil. When planting Petunias outdoors, pinch the young seedlings back to encourage branching. They will bloom best with regular fertilization.