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Constellation™ Pyxis Petunia Plant

9.99
  • - Height: 12-24 inches
  • - Growing Zone: 2-11
  • - Exposure: Full Sun
  • - Bloom Time: Spring-Fall
  • - Each Quart Pot contains 1 Constellation™ Pyxis Petunia Plant
Plant Features

Constellation™ Pyxis Petunia Plants produce stunning, purple and white spotted flowers that will leave you seeing stars! Its mounded, trailing habit goes well in hanging baskets, containers or as a ground cover! Petunias grow best in full to part sun locations with moist well-drained soils.

Our Constellation™ Pyxis Petunia Plants are grown without harmful pesticides, ensuring they are safe for your garden and the environment. Guaranteed to arrive alive and thriving!

Planting Instructions:

  • - Plant in spring after the last frost date
  • - Space plants 10-12 inches apart

Soil Preparation:

  • - Ideal soil pH: 6.0-6.5
  • - Well-draining, fertile soil rich in organic matter

Watering Specifics:

  • - Water deeply when the top inch of soil feels dry
  • - Maintain consistent moisture, but avoid waterlogging

Fertilizer Type:

  • - Use a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer every 2-3 weeks during the growing season
  • - Reduce fertilizing in late summer to prepare for fall

Pruning and Training:

  • - Pinch back growing tips early in the season to encourage bushiness
  • - Remove spent blooms to promote continuous flowering, though not strictly necessary

Additional Pest Management:

  • - Watch for common pests like aphids, whiteflies, and thrips
  • - Monitor for fungal diseases in humid conditions or with overhead watering

Blooming Indicators:

  • - Produces unique star-patterned flowers with contrasting colors
  • - Blooms continuously from spring through fall

Light Requirements:

  • - Prefers full sun
  • - Needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal blooming

Temperature Tolerance:

  • - Thrives in temperatures between 60-80°F
  • - Can tolerate heat but may need extra water in extremely hot conditions
  • - Not frost-hardy; protect or bring indoors when temperatures drop below 40°F

Companion Plants for Constellation Petunia:

  • - Calibrachoa: These small-flowered relatives of petunias provide a nice contrast in size
  • - Verbena: Offers complementary flower clusters and similar heat tolerance
  • - Angelonia: Adds vertical interest with its upright flower spikes
  • - Diamond Frost Euphorbia: Provides airy, white flowers that contrast nicely with Constellation's patterned blooms
  • - Lobelia: Offers small, delicate flowers that complement Constellation's larger blooms
Attribute name Attribute value
Plant Characteristics
Mature Spread 12-18 inches
Habit Mounded
Flower Color Purple, White
Foliage Color Green
Attracts Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Garden Styles Container Garden, Cottage Garden, English Garden, Hanging Baskets
Plant Used for Aesthetic Appeal, Borders and Edging, Ground Cover
Pet Friendly Yes
Plant Type Hybrid
Critter Resistance Deer Resistance: Low

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They came in looking great.

From Cathie | April 24, 2020


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