Sweetunia® Johnny Flame Petunia Plant

Sweetunia® Johnny Flame Petunia Plant is an exceptionally free-flowering hybrid with a ridiculously high tolerance for heat and humidity.  Part of the thrilling Sweetunia series, the combination of its mounding and trailing habits will fill your window boxes, hanging planters and beds with flaming brilliant hues throughout a longer-than-average season of larger-than-average blooms.  And the colors stunning may be an understatement!

Our Sweetunia Johnny Flame 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 10-12 inches apart

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
• - Maintain consistent moisture, but avoid waterlogging

Fertilizer Type:

• - Use a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer every 2-3 weeks during the growing season
• - Reduce fertilizing in late summer to prepare for fall

Pruning and Training:

• - Minimal pruning required; Sweetunias are self-cleaning
• - If plants become leggy, trim back by about one-third to rejuvenate

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 medium-sized flowers in unique color combinations
• - 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 Sweetunia Petunias:

• - Calibrachoa: These small-flowered relatives of petunias blend well with Sweetunias
• - Verbena: Offers complementary flower clusters and similar heat tolerance
• - Angelonia: Adds vertical interest with its upright flower spikes
• - Diamond Frost Euphorbia: Provides airy, white flowers that contrast nicely with Sweetunia's bold colors
• - Lobelia: Offers small, delicate flowers that complement Sweetunia's medium-sized blooms