Surfinia® Heavenly Amethyst Burst Petunia Plant

Surfinia® Heavenly Amethyst Burst Petunia Plants offer nicely ruffled, vividly-colored, amethyst blossoms with a vigorous trailing habit second to none. These self-cleaning plants hold up well in the wind, rain and summer heat! Petunia flowers produce a sugary nectar that hummingbirds and butterflies love.

Our Surfinia® Heavenly Amethyst Burst 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 12-18 inches apart

Soil Preparation:

• - Ideal soil pH: 5.5-6.5
• - Well-draining, fertile soil rich in organic matter

Watering Specifics:

• - Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
• - Water deeply when the top inch of soil feels dry

Fertilizer Type:

• - Use a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer weekly during the growing season
• - Alternatively, use a slow-release fertilizer at planting and mid-season

Pruning and Training:

• - Pinch back growing tips early in the season to encourage branching
• - Trim back by about one-third in midsummer if plants become leggy

Additional Pest Management:

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

Blooming Indicators:

• - Produces an abundance of trumpet-shaped flowers
• - 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 60-75°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 Surfinia® Petunias:

Surfinia petunias pair well with plants that complement their trailing habit and share similar growing conditions. Some excellent companions include:

• - Lobelia: Offers small, delicate flowers that contrast nicely with Surfinia's larger blooms
• - Bacopa: Provides a soft, cascading effect with small flowers
• - Calibrachoa: These small, petunia-like flowers complement Surfinia's larger blooms
• - Geraniums: Add upright growth and contrasting flower shape
• - Dichondra 'Silver Falls': Offers silvery, trailing foliage for texture contrast