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Petunia Black Velvet™ PP22666

Scientific Name: Petunia 'Balpevac'

Also Known As

  • Petunia 'Black Velvet'

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

  • H: 8"-12"
  • W: 8"-12"

planting zones

  • 10a-11

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Petunia Black Velvet™ PP22666 plant details

Petunia Black Velvet™ PP22666 is a broadleaf deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen annual / biennial with. In fall, spring and summer black flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and even moisture water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Petunia Black Velvet™ PP22666

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: solanaceae
Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: black blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: container plant, everblooming, mounding, sprawling

GROWING CONDITIONS for Petunia Black Velvet™ PP22666

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

We really can't say we're big fans of the mass market Petunias, but this one caught our attention. Beguiling is the only way to describe the satiny black blossoms of this everbloomig Petunia from Ball Horticulture. Figure on a height of 8" with sprawling stems, and use it as a dark contrast to container combinations of apricot, lime green and silver.

Gardening facts about Petunia Black Velvet™ PP22666 plant

How to Grow Petunia Black Velvet™ PP22666

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - drought tolerant
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Wildlife

    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Color

    • black
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
    • deciduous
    • semi-evergreen
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