Capella™ Salmon Petunia Plant

Capella™ Salmon Petunia Plants offer vibrant salmon colored petunias with a prolific but tidy habit. Capella are a favorite for containers and hanging baskets! Petunia flowers produce a sugary nectar that hummingbirds and butterflies love.

Our Capella™ Salmon 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:

• - Water deeply when the top inch of soil feels dry
• - Maintain consistent moisture, but avoid waterlogging

Fertilizer Type:

• - Use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at planting
• - Supplement with water-soluble fertilizer every 2-3 weeks during the growing season

Pruning and Training:

• - Minimal pruning required; Capella petunias are self-cleaning
• - If plants become leggy, trim back by about one-third to rejuvenate

Additional Pest Management:

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

Blooming Indicators:

• - Produces medium-sized, star-shaped flowers in various colors
• - Blooms continuously from spring through fall without deadheading

Light Requirements:

• - Prefers full sun
• - Needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal blooming

Temperature Tolerance:

• - Thrives in temperatures between 60-80°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 Capella Petunia:

• - Calibrachoa: These small-flowered relatives of petunias blend well with Capella's star-shaped blooms
• - Verbena: Offers complementary flower clusters and similar heat tolerance
• - Angelonia: Adds vertical interest with its upright flower spikes
• - Diamond Frost Euphorbia: Provides airy, white flowers that contrast nicely with Capella's larger blooms
• - Scaevola: Offers fan-shaped flowers that complement Capella's star-shaped blooms