LIFE CYCLE
Perennial
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Flowering herbaceous orchid plant
GROWTH HABIT
Upright
BLOOM SEASON
summer
FLAVOUR PROFILE
Ornamental
SUITABLE FOR
Indoor and shaded outdoor environments
SEED TYPE
Non-GMO
PLANT TYPE
Flowering ornamental plant
PLANTING SEASON
Spring
FRUIT SIZE
N/A
PLANT HEIGHT
12–24 inches
LIGHT REQUIREMENT
Full Sun
WATER NEEDS
Moderate
HARDINESS ZONES
Annual
CONTAINER GARDEN
Excellent
PLANT SPACING
8–12 inches
PLANTING DEPTH
1/4 inch
GROWING CONDITIONS
Well-drained,
Frequently Asked Questions
The listing again calls this an "orchid plant" — is that a mistake?
The listing again calls this an "orchid plant" — is that a mistake?
Yes, this is the same data error seen elsewhere on the site; petunias are not orchids, and this characteristic field appears to be mislabeled.
The "Suitable For" field says "Indoor and shaded outdoor environments," but elsewhere it calls for full sun — which is accurate?
The "Suitable For" field says "Indoor and shaded outdoor environments," but elsewhere it calls for full sun — which is accurate?
Full sun is the correct requirement for petunias; the "indoor and shaded" note appears to be inconsistent with the plant's actual light needs.
Does the "velvety" look come from the color itself or the petal texture?
Does the "velvety" look come from the color itself or the petal texture?
Deep red petunia blooms often have genuinely velvety-textured petals from fine surface hairs, in addition to their saturated color, giving them a plush appearance.
Do deep red blooms fade faster in strong summer sun than lighter colors?
Do deep red blooms fade faster in strong summer sun than lighter colors?
Yes, darker red pigments can be more prone to sun-fading or bleaching in intense heat compared to paler petunia shades.
How quickly do petunia seeds typically germinate?
How quickly do petunia seeds typically germinate?
Under warm, consistently moist conditions, petunia seeds usually sprout within about a week to ten days.
What color companions pair well with deep red in a hanging basket?
What color companions pair well with deep red in a hanging basket?
White or silver-foliaged trailing plants, like bacopa or dichondra, are common choices to offset deep red blooms in mixed basket displays.