The Colorful Star of Every Garden

Few flowers can match the charm and versatility of the garden petunia. With a dazzling array of colors, patterns, and forms, petunias are a staple in garden beds, containers, and hanging baskets. Easy to grow and generous in bloom, petunias are the perfect way to add long-lasting color and fragrance to your outdoor space.The petunia, native to South America, belongs to the nightshade family (Solanaceae), which also includes tomatoes and potatoes. Since their introduction to Europe in the 19th century, petunias have been cultivated into a dazzling array of colors, patterns, and forms.They are most commonly grown as annuals, though in warmer climates, they can act as tender perennials. Petunias thrive in full sun and reward gardeners with prolific blooms from spring through fall.

Petunias come in nearly every color of the rainbow bright pinks, purples, blues, whites, reds, and even bi-colored and striped varieties.Some petunia varieties are delightfully fragrant, especially in the evening, attracting moths and beneficial pollinators.With a bit of sun and well-drained soil, petunias are low-maintenance and forgiving, making them perfect for beginner gardeners.Whether in borders, containers, hanging baskets, or window boxes, petunias adapt to almost any garden setting.