Spreading Baby Duck Yellow Petunia Plant

Baby Duck Yellow Petunia Plant has light yellow flowers with dark yellow centers and veins on top of green foliage. It is a very easy plant to maintain with no deadheading or cutting back required. Only a couple of Baby Duck Yellow petunia plants will provide wonderful baby yellow color to your garden, hanging basket, or window box.

Our Spreading Baby Duck Yellow 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 to allow for spreading

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
• - Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings to prevent root rot

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; these petunias are self-cleaning
• - Trim back by about one-third mid-season to rejuvenate if needed

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 an abundance of bright yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers
• - 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 60-80°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 Spreading Baby Duck Yellow Petunia:

• - Blue Salvia: Provides a striking color contrast with its deep blue spikes
• - Trailing Lobelia: Offers small, delicate blue flowers that complement the yellow petunias
• - Purple Verbena: Creates a beautiful color combination with its purple flower clusters
• - Sweet Potato Vine: Provides contrasting foliage color and a complementary trailing habit
• - Angelonia: Adds vertical interest with its upright flower spikes