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Violet Petunia Plants for Sale Online
Violet Petunia is a spreading annual with deep purple blooms. They prefer to be in full sun and planted in rich, well-draining soil. Their bright flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds along with other pollinators. Plant your Violet Petunia in a mixed flower bed for an incredibly colorful spring garden.
These plants are extremely easy to grow; at the end of the season, your Petunia plants can grow up to 1 foot tall but spread 3 feet wide. While we treat Violet Petunias as annuals, they are hardy in zone 11 and can be kept outside all year as a perennial.
Hardiness Zone: | 10-11 |
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Mature Height: | 12 to 18 Inches |
Mature Width: | 30 to 40 Inches |
Classification: | Annual |
Sunlight: | Full sun to part shade |
Habit: | Spreading, clump forming |
Flower Color: | Purple |
Foliage: | Glossy dark green |
Soil Condition: | Well-draining, moist |
Water Requirements: | Likes to stay slightly moist |
Uses: | Mass planting, container plant, hanging basket |
How to Care for Violet Petunia
Before you buy a Violet Petunia, make sure to read about the care instructions that are recommended to keep this plant healthy and thriving!
How Do I Water Violet Petunias?
This plant requires evenly moist well-drained soil to thrive. However, they can be susceptible to root rot, so be sure that the container and/or soil is well draining to make sure the plant does not sit in 'wet feet'.
What Type Of Fertilizer Does Violet Petunia Require?
To keep your Violet Petunia in its best shape, we recommend feeding them every 10 days in the summer. For the best and biggest blooms, use a flower-focused fertilizer such as Espoma Flower Tone.
What is The Best Soil for My Violet Petunia?
Petunias requires rich, well-draining soil although it can tolerate a wide range of pH levels and soil types including Clay, Loamy, and Sandy.
How Much Sun Does My Violet Petunia Need?
For the best showy summer blooms, make sure that your Violet Petunia gets full sun (6 to 8 hours a day). Although it can survive in partial sun and shade, remember that the more shade your plant receives, the less it will bloom.