Petunia

Petunia × hybrida · Solanaceae

Continuous bloom from May to October.

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Updated on 2026-07-17

Overview

Petunia is the quintessential balcony annual: funnel-shaped flowers in dozens of colors from spring to autumn.

How to grow it

Pots and window boxes with rich soil and full sun.

Watering

Daily at peak summer, never let it dry.

Light

Full sun.

Soil

Universal mix with peat and perlite.

Fertilizing

Bloom liquid feed every 7–10 days.

Pruning

Weekly deadheading of spent flowers.

Repotting

Yearly, grown as an annual.