Cascadias™ Indian Summer Petunia Plant

Cascadias™ Indian Summer Petunia Plants offer lightly ruffled, velvety blossoms that are a mixed bag of Indian summer colors, ranging from yellow to orange to pink, and even terra cotta. Cascadias are heat and weather tolerant petunias the produce compact, bushy plants that creates a blanket of 2-inch flowers that trail nicely out of containers and hanging baskets, or they make a colorful groundcover! Petunia flowers produce a sugary nectar that hummingbirds and butterflies love.

Our Cascadias™ Indian Summer 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: 5.5-6.5
• - Well-draining, fertile soil or a good potting soil

Watering Specifics:

• - Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged

Fertilizer Type:

• - Use a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer every 2-3 weeks during the growing season

Pruning and Training:

• - Pinch back growing tips early in the season to encourage branching
• - Trim back by about one-third in midsummer if plants become leggy

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 an abundance of trumpet-shaped flowers in various colors
• - Blooms continuously from spring through fall

Light Requirements:

• - Prefers full sun to partial shade
• - 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 Cascadias Petunia:

Cascadias petunias pair well with plants that complement their trailing habit and share similar growing conditions. Some excellent companions include:

• - Calibrachoa: These small, petunia-like flowers blend well with Cascadias
• - Bacopa: Provides a soft, cascading effect with small flowers
• - Lobelia: Offers small, delicate flowers that contrast nicely with Cascadias' larger blooms
• - Trailing Verbena: Adds complementary flower clusters and a spreading habit
• - Bidens: Provides contrasting daisy-like flowers and a trailing habit