Old-Fashioned Vining Petunia Flower, 1800’s Heirloom, Organic
The Seed Savers Exchange –
(Petunia multiflora) Common in Iowa gardens a century ago, this fragrant, old-fashioned beauty offers vintage appeal. Its aromatic, single-trumpeted flowers can be white, pink, lavender, or purple; they bloom from June until hard frost. The strong plants have trailing 2-3′ stems, and work well in hanging baskets as well as borders. Self-sowing annual, perennial in zones 9-11.
Characteristics:
- Easy to start from seed
- Fast-growing and quick to bloom
- 250 Seeds per packet
Instructions:
Sow seeds indoors just beneath the surface of the soil. Plant out after the danger of frost has passed and when nighttime temperatures are above 50°F.
Start Indoors: 6-8 weeks before the last frost
Germination: 10-20 Days
Plant Outdoors: 12-18” Apart
Light: Sun/Partial Shade
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