Petunia Grandiflora Mixed Flower Seeds

About Petunia Grandiflora Mixed Flower Seeds

A winter bedding favourite with large trumpet-shaped blooms. Top choice for balcony pots and hanging baskets.

• Botanical name: Petunia x hybrida
• Care level: Moderate
• Expected germination time: 7-14 days under suitable conditions*

How to Grow

1. Fill a seedling tray or small pot with a fine, clean, well-draining seed-starting mix.
2. Sow at the right depth — Surface sowing — the seeds are very fine; do not cover, they need light..
3. Water gently with a spray bottle so the seeds are not displaced. Keep the medium moist, not waterlogged.
4. Place the tray where it gets the right light for this plant (full sun). Protect young seedlings from harsh afternoon sun.
5. Under suitable conditions, sprouts usually appear in 7-14 days.

Light, water, soil and feeding

• Light: Full sun
• Water: Regular watering — check pots daily. Do not let water fall on the flowers.
• Soil: Light, well-draining potting mix with compost.
• Temperature: 12–28°C best. The plant tires above 35°C.
• Fertiliser: Balanced liquid feed every 2 weeks — it is a heavy feeder.

Sowing season in India

September-October. Exact timing depends on your local temperature and conditions.

Common problems

Very fine seed washes away; damping-off in wet trays; budworm damage on buds.

*Germination time is an expected range under suitable temperature, moisture, sowing depth and storage conditions. Natural germination cannot be guaranteed.