Petunia - Headliner Violet Sky

Petunia - Headliner Violet Sky features stunning violet-purple blooms with dramatic darker veining and a contrasting yellow throat that creates a breathtaking display in any garden setting. This premium annual petunia variety from the renowned Headliner series offers exceptional weather resistance, vigorous growth habit, and continuous flowering from spring until frost. The rich violet color adds depth to container gardens, hanging baskets, and landscape beds, making this petunia a standout choice for gardeners seeking reliable performance with show-stopping color impact.

Key Features:

- Rich violet-purple blooms with dramatic veining create a spectacular color display throughout the growing season.

- Superior branching habit produces full, mounded plants that fill spaces quickly with abundant flowers.

- Self-cleaning flowers reduce maintenance needs while ensuring continuous blooming from spring until frost.

- Exceptional weather resistance allows plants to recover quickly after rain and withstand summer heat.

- Versatile planting options include hanging baskets, containers, window boxes, and landscape beds.

- Early flowering characteristic provides immediate color impact in spring gardens and continues through fall.

Plant Care Instructions:

1. Light Requirements:

- Thrives in full sun conditions with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.

- Can tolerate partial shade but may produce fewer flowers with reduced light.

2. Watering:

- Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged during establishment.

- Water when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch, typically every 2-3 days in summer.

- Water at the base of plants to prevent leaf and flower spotting.

3. Soil Type:

- Prefers well-draining, fertile soil with moderate organic matter content.

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

- Add compost to improve soil structure and nutrient availability.

4. Temperature & Hardiness Zone:

- Hardy to Zone 3b during summer months only as an annual.

- Optimal temperature range is 65-75°F (18-24°C) for best growth and flowering.

- Protect from frost as plants cannot survive temperatures below 32°F (0°C).

5. Fertilizer:

- Feed every 2 weeks with a bloom-boosting fertilizer (higher in phosphorus, like 10-20-10).

- Reduce to monthly feeding if planted in nutrient-rich soil.

- Consider using slow-release fertilizer at planting time for season-long feeding.

6. Pruning & Maintenance:

- Pinch young plants to encourage