- Petunia
Botanical name: petunia atkinsiana
Average Size at Maturity: 4 – 20 inches in height and in width
Hardy zone: zones 9-11
Bloom Time: late spring, summer, fall
Flower Color: white, purple, pink, red
Foliage Color: green
Growth Rate: grows to full maturity in 6 – 8 weeks
Pruning needs: deadhead as needed
Landscape Use: borders, containers, hanging baskets, seasonal ground cover, color focal point
Light Needs: 5 – 6 hours of sun a day
Special Feature: adds color from spring until the first frost
Water Needs: water when the top 2 inches are dry
Fertilizing needs: use 12-12-12 in the early spring
