Surfinia Petunia (Petunia integrifolia)

Surfinia Petunia

Petunia integrifolia is an easy, fast‑growing annual cascading 3+ feet from window boxes or hanging baskets. Prolific bloomer with nonstop violet flowers ~1.5 inches wide blanketing the foliage. Blooms May through first frost. Great as a groundcover; does not need deadheading. Native to Argentina; parent of many cultivars.

Key Features

• Cascading habit; nonstop violet flowers.
• Self‑cleaning; no deadheading needed.
• Good groundcover; combines with vigorous growers.

Growing Conditions

Moderate water, full sun, loamy soil.

Care & Propagation

Sow seed 10–12 weeks before setting out. Softwood cuttings in spring or summer. Problems: aphids, caterpillars, leaf miners, gray mold, bacterial soft rot, leaf spots, viruses.

Landscape Uses

Beds, borders, containers, ground covers; cottage garden.

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