Supertunia® Royal Velvet® Petunia

Supertunia® Royal Velvet® Petunia: Elevate your garden with the luxurious elegance of Supertunia® Royal Velvet®! This stunning petunia dazzles with rich, velvety purple blooms that exude sophistication and charm. With its mounding and slightly trailing habit, Royal Velvet® is perfect for adding a royal touch to hanging baskets, containers, and garden beds. Its large flowers deliver season-long color and perform beautifully in a variety of settings, whether cascading over the edges of pots or filling garden spaces with vibrant color. Low-maintenance and self-cleaning, this petunia offers nonstop beauty from spring to frost.

Our Supertunia® Royal Velvet® Petunia Plants are grown without harmful pesticides, ensuring they are safe for your garden and the environment. Guaranteed to arrive healthy and thriving!

Planting Instructions:

• - Can be planted whenever nighttime temperatures consistently stay above 50°F

Soil Preparation:

• - Prefers well-draining, fertile soil rich in organic matter
• - Ideal soil pH: 6.0-6.5

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 weeks during the growing season
• - For vigorous growth and blooms, consider a weekly feeding schedule in peak summer months

Pruning and Training:

• - Pinch back spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming
• - Trim back by one-third mid-season if the plant begins to look leggy

Additional Pest Management:

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

Light Requirements:

• - Thrives in full sun for 6+ hours daily but can tolerate partial sun

Temperature Tolerance:

• - Heat-tolerant but not frost-hardy; protect or bring indoors when temperatures drop below 40°F

Companion Plants for Supertunia® Petunias:

• - Calibrachoa: Offers a complementary cascading effect in matching or contrasting colors
• - Verbena: Adds delicate clusters of blooms for texture
• - Sweet Potato Vine: Provides bold trailing foliage to contrast with the petunia's flowers
• - Angelonia: Adds vertical interest with upright flower spikes
• - Lantana: Offers heat tolerance and multicolored flower clusters