Petunia - Double Cascade Mix (6 Pack Regular)

Petunia - Double Cascade Mix (6 Pack Regular) offers a spectacular array of double-flowered petunias in a vibrant color mix that adds dimension and texture to any garden display. These premium bedding plants produce large, fully double blooms resembling miniature roses in shades of pink, purple, red, and white, creating a cascading effect perfect for hanging baskets and container gardens. The lush, abundant flowers provide continuous color throughout the growing season, making them ideal for adding visual interest to borders, window boxes, and patio planters. Each 6-pack contains healthy, ready-to-plant seedlings that quickly establish and develop into full, flowering plants that will transform your outdoor spaces with their ruffled, eye-catching blooms.

Key Features:

- Fully double flowers in a vibrant mix of colors create a luxurious, garden-showstopping display.

- Cascading growth habit makes these petunias perfect for hanging baskets and container edges.

- Long blooming period from late spring through early fall provides extended seasonal interest.

- Weather-resistant blooms hold up well to rain and maintain their shape throughout the season.

- Versatile planting options include borders, containers, window boxes, and mixed flower beds.

- Strong garden performance with excellent heat tolerance ensures reliable summer-long color.

Plant Care Instructions

1. Light Requirements:

- Prefers Full Sun for maximum flowering

- Requires 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily

- Can tolerate partial shade but with reduced flowering

2. Watering:

- Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy

- Water when top inch of soil feels dry

- Double-flowered varieties may need more frequent watering than single varieties

3. Soil Type:

- Thrives in rich, well-draining soil

- Add compost or organic matter to improve soil structure

- Performs best in slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0-7.0)

4. Temperature & Hardiness Zone:

- Hardy to Zone 3b as a summer annual

- Optimal growing temperature range of 15-24°C

- Protect from late spring frosts; plant after all danger of frost has passed

5. Fertilizer:

- Feed every 2 weeks with a bloom-boosting fertilizer (higher in phosphorus)

- Use water-soluble fertilizer at half-strength to prevent fertilizer burn

- Increase feeding frequency during peak growing season for maximum blooms

6. Pruning & Maintenance:

- Remove spent blooms regularly to encourage continued flowering

- Trim back leggy stems by one-third to promote bushier growth

- Protect from heavy rain which can damage the delicate double blooms

7. Special Notes:

- Mildly toxic to dogs, cats, and horses if ingested

- Treat as an annual in Zone 3b; will not survive winter temperatures

- More susceptible to botrytis (gray mold) than single varieties; ensure good air circulation