Blanket® Double Velvet Midnight Petunia Plant

Blanket® Double Velvet Midnight Petunia Plants are covered in frilly, deep purple double blossoms that are perfect for spilling over the sides of containers or 'blanketing' the landscape. These incredible double blooms grow quickly and abundantly! Try them cascading over a rock wall. Pluck off spent blooms throughout the season to encourage more flowering. Petunia flowers produce a sugary nectar that hummingbirds and butterflies love.

Our Blanket® Double Velvet Midnight 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: 6.0-6.5
• - Well-draining, fertile soil rich in organic matter

Watering Specifics:

• - Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
• - Water at the base of the plant to avoid wetting foliage

Fertilizer Type:

• - Use a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer every 2-3 weeks during the growing season
• - Switch to a high-phosphorus fertilizer to encourage more blooms if needed

Pruning and Training:

• - Weekly, remove both the spent flower and its stem, snipping it back to where it connects with the main stem. Otherwise, the seed head will develop, and the plant will think it should slow down its flower production
• - Every 6 weeks, trim back the complete plant by 1/3

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 large, double flowers in a variety of 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 60-75°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 Blanket® Double Petunia:

• - Calibrachoa: These small, petunia-like flowers provide a nice contrast in size
• - Verbena: Offers complementary clusters of small flowers
• - Sweet Potato Vine: Provides trailing foliage to contrast with the petunia's mounding habit
• - Angelonia: Adds vertical interest with its upright flower spikes
• - Lantana: Offers multicolored flower clusters and heat tolerance