Trailing/Spreading Petunias

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Petunia varieties are distinct from each other in terms of plant habit, flower size and type, and color patterns. The biggest differentiator from a production and sales standpoint is the plant habit, as it can drive your production output and merchandising programs. Listed below is a brief summary plant characteristics of spreading or mounding petunias, including ideas for merchandising and marketing that will help you choose the best for your market!

Trailing/Spreading
• Low (5-15”), vigorous spreading plant habit (up to 3-4 foot plant spread)
• Technically a multiflora
• Smaller flowers than grandifloras but more numerous, single flowers
• Low maintenance, self-cleaning, excellent heat and drought tolerance
• Grow them in pots, containers, mixed combos, hanging baskets, window boxes
• Great for garden beds, landscapes, annual groundcover, patio containers, hanging baskets