Petunia – “The Garden Performer”
February 20, 2025
- Scientific Name: Petunia × atkinsiana
- Other Names: Grandiflora, Multiflora, Surfinia (varieties)
- Season: Spring through fall (long blooming season)
- Color: Nearly every color—purple, pink, red, white, yellow, blue, even striped!
- Symbolism: Comfort, soothing presence, and heartfelt emotion
Short Distinctive Quality:
Trumpet-shaped blooms in bold colors that spill over pots, baskets, and borders.
💡 Did you know?
Petunias are closely related to tobacco, tomatoes, and chili peppers—they’re all in the nightshade family!
💐 A go-to flower for hanging baskets and vibrant borders.
🌈 Comes in every shade imaginable—some even change color in sunlight!
✨ Easy to grow, quick to bloom, and thrives in full sun.
