Cascadias™ Rim Chianti Petunia Plant

Cascadias™ Rim Chianti Petunia Plant was one of the showiest new petunias! Having slightly more petite blossoms than the rest of the series, which means you'll have tons more blossoms resulting in a frilly-looking lacy appearance, largely due to the slim, ruffled white margin along the edge of every petal.  Petunia flowers produce a sugary nectar that hummingbirds and butterflies love.

Our Cascadias™ Rim Chianti 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