Petunia - Season

Whether you’re lining your walkways or hanging baskets from your porch, petunia season offers the longest "bang for your buck" of almost any garden flower. With a little bit of water and a mid-summer trim, you can enjoy a carpet of color for six months of the year.

| Feature | Petunia | Calibrachoa (Million Bells) | Geranium | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Large to medium | Very small | Large clusters | | Maintenance | Moderate (pruning, water) | Low (no pruning) | Low | | Heat Tolerance | Excellent | Good | Excellent | | Stickiness | Yes | No | No | | Best Use | Ground cover, baskets | Baskets only | Borders, pots | petunia season

For most regions, petunia season officially kicks off in . Whether you’re lining your walkways or hanging baskets

Are you planning to plant your petunias in or directly in garden beds this year? Are you planning to plant your petunias in

But "petunia season" isn't just a date on the calendar—it is a process. It involves choosing the right variety, planting at the perfect time, and maintaining that bloom power through the dog days of summer.

When the last threat of frost has passed and the soil warms, "Petunia Season" officially begins. Typically running from late spring (mid-May in northern zones) straight through to the first hard frost of autumn (October or November), this is a marathon of floral performance. Whether cascading from a hanging basket, filling a border, or spilling over a stone wall, petunias define the look of a cheerful, thriving summer garden.