Surfinia® Deep Red Petunia Plant

Surfinia® Deep Red Petunia offers stunning, velvety red blooms from summer through fall, making it a top choice for vibrant color in any garden. Its compact size is ideal for hanging baskets, containers, or garden beds, and it has earned a reputation for resilience in both heat and rain, requiring minimal care. A best seller for years, this petunia adds lasting beauty to any outdoor space with little effort.

Our Surfinia® Deep Red 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:

• - Can be grown during any frost-free period when daytime temperatures are consistently above 60°F

Soil Preparation:

• - Ideal soil pH: 5.5-6.5
• - Well-draining

Watering Specifics:

• - Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged

Fertilizer Type:

• - Use a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer weekly during the growing season
• - Alternatively, use a slow-release fertilizer at planting and mid-season

Pruning and Training:

• - Trim back by about one-third in midsummer if plants become leggy

Additional Pest Management:

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

Light Requirements:

• - Needs 4-6+ hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal blooming

Temperature Tolerance:

• - Can tolerate heat but may need extra water in extremely hot conditions

Companion Plants for Surfinia® Petunias:

• - Lobelia: Offers small, delicate flowers that contrast nicely with Surfinia's larger blooms
• - Bacopa: Provides a soft, cascading effect with small flowers
• - Calibrachoa: These small, petunia-like flowers complement Surfinia's larger blooms
• - Geraniums: Add upright growth and contrasting flower shape
• - Dichondra 'Silver Falls': Offers silvery, trailing foliage for texture contrast