Petunia [old fashioned vining]

Also Known As

Petunia hyb. 'Old Fashioned Climbing'
Petunia multiflora
Petunia Multiflora Hybrid
Old-Fashioned Climbing Petunia

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

H: 24"-48"
W: 9"-12"

planting zones

1-12

Petunia [old fashioned vining] plant details

Petunia [old fashioned vining] is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In fall and summer lavender, purple and white 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 gritty, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Petunia [old fashioned vining]

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: solanaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 9 IN - 12 IN - wide, 24 IN - 48 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender, purple and white blooms in fall and summer
Uses: container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, edging plant, floriferous, fragrant, heirloom, long-blooming, self-sowing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Petunia [old fashioned vining]

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Abandoned by commercial seed growers, this heirloom variety was passed on to us by Virginia Davidson, who recounts that her grandmother grew these around her porch. They are wonderfully fragrant in the evening, an attribute missing from many modern hybrids. Pastel lavenders, white and purple flowers blooms all summer and fall. Self sows.