Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Characteristics
Double
Growth Habit
Compact
Bloom Season
Spring through autumn
Flavour Profile
N/A
Suitable for
Outdoor
Seed Type
Pelleted garden
Plant Type
Ornamental
Planting Season
Spring
Fruit Size
N/A
Plant Height
25–35 cm
Light Requirement
Full sun
Water Needs
Moderate
Hardiness Zones
Annual in all zones
Container Garden
Excellent
Plant Spacing
20–30 cm
Planting Depth
Surface sow
Growing Conditions
Well-drained soil
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes "double" burgundy blooms different from single petunias?
What makes "double" burgundy blooms different from single petunias?
Double flowers have extra ruffled petal layers, giving a fuller, rose-like look compared to the flat, single-petal form of standard petunias.
Does floribunda petunia grow differently than trailing petunias?
Does floribunda petunia grow differently than trailing petunias?
Floribunda types form compact, bushy mounds with abundant blooms, unlike trailing petunias that spill over container edges.
Are double burgundy petunias good for cut arrangements?
Are double burgundy petunias good for cut arrangements?
Their sturdy, ruffled blooms hold up reasonably well in short-lived arrangements, though petunias are more commonly used for beds and containers than cutting gardens.
Do bees pollinate double-flowered petunias as easily as single ones?
Do bees pollinate double-flowered petunias as easily as single ones?
Double blooms have densely packed petals that can make pollen and nectar harder for bees to access compared to single-flowered varieties.
Do double burgundy petunias need deadheading?
Do double burgundy petunias need deadheading?
Yes, regularly removing spent blooms encourages continuous flowering since spent flowers can otherwise slow new bud formation.
What season is best for starting these petunia seeds?
What season is best for starting these petunia seeds?
Start seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost, since petunias need warmth and light to germinate reliably.