- Species and varieties: The Light Purple Scarce Rare Phantom Petunia belongs to the Petunia genus, specifically the Petunia x hybrida species. This variety is known for its unique light purple color and rare phantom pattern.
- Hybrid or heirloom: This seed is a hybrid variety, bred for its unique color and pattern. Hybrid seeds often offer advantages such as disease resistance, increased yield, and uniformity in size and ripening time.
- Pruning and training: Regular deadheading of spent flowers can encourage more blooms. No specific training is required for petunias.
- Fertilization needs: Petunias benefit from regular fertilization. A balanced, water-soluble fertilizer applied every two weeks during the growing season can help promote vigorous growth and abundant flowering.
- Hardiness zones: Petunias are suitable for USDA hardiness zones 9 to 11. However, they can be grown as annuals in other zones.
- Climate requirements: Petunias prefer full sun but can tolerate partial shade. They require well-drained soil and moderate rainfall. They are heat tolerant but not frost hardy.