Types of Petunias
Petunias are annual flowering plants, native to Argentina. Within the petunia family, there is great variety: single and double blooms, ruffled or smooth petals, striped, veined or solid colors, mounding and cascading habits and even some fragrance.
Purple and white petunias are here on the table today. There are many, many different varieties of purple and white petunias. You're sure to find one that you love. This one is called Blue Morn or Frosty Morn, let me see, Blue Frost, I was close. Blue Frost. This one is Lavender Tie Dye, with different shades of purple and white mixed altogether.
Petunias allowed to go to seed will slow or stop blooming. Purchasing Petunia Plants. Hundreds of cultivars of petunias are available to the gardener for use in a range of garden designs. Double and single blooms offer a selection of solid and multi colored flowers. When purchasing young petunias, choose plants with a compact form and unopened buds.
Petunias can grow in partial shade, but they will have fewer flowers. It’s better if the plants have shelter from the wind. Space the plants about 1 foot apart. If you’re planting petunias in containers, use a soil-less mix.
Seed producers and scientists have been able to expand the natural flower colors of petunias by manipulating the color-producing pigments in ... Red, Orange and Yellow.