158 gardener saves
Petunia: the varieties gardeners actually grow
We track 41 varieties; these are the ones gardeners actually save and plant, ranked by real saves rather than catalog marketing. Each links to full care, bloom, and live price data.
The 12 most-saved Petunia varieties
Of 41 in the catalog — ordered by how many gardeners actually grow them.
#1 most savedPetunia Honey
Petunia x hybrida 'Honey'
#2 most savedPetunia Royal Velvet
Petunia x hybrida 'Royal Velvet'
#3 most savedGarden Petunia
Petunia x hybrida 'Mix'
Supertunia Vista Bubblegum Petunia
Petunia x hybrida 'Vista Bubblegum'
Petunia Picasso in Purple
Petunia x hybrida 'Picasso in Purple'
Petunia
Petunia x hybrida 'Neon'
Petunia Autumn Mystery
Petunia x hybrida 'Autumn Mystery'
Supertunia
Petunia x hybrida 'Supertunia'
Deep Red Petunia
Petunia x hybrida 'Deep Red'
Supertunia Mini Vista Yellow Petunia
Petunia x hybrida 'Mini Vista Yellow'
Supertunia Picasso in Purple
Petunia x hybrida 'Supertunia Picasso in Purple'
Supertunia Vista Jazzberry
Petunia x hybrida 'Supertunia Vista Jazzberry'
Browse all 41 Petunia varieties →
How to grow Petunia
What the Petunia varieties in our catalog actually agree on — drawn from the care records of the 40 most-grown of them, not from a generic template.
The Petunia year
- FertilizeApril–September100% of varieties
Feed every 2-4 weeks with balanced liquid fertilizer
- PruneJune and July75% of varieties
Cut back leggy stems by 1/3 in mid-summer to rejuvenate growth
- PlantApril and May70% of varieties
Plant transplants after all danger of frost has passed
- Pinch TipsApril and May57% of varieties
Pinch young plants early to promote bushier growth
- DeadheadMay–September55% of varieties
Remove spent or faded blooms to prolong flowering
Do
- Water regularly to keep soil moist 🌱
- Pinch back to promote bushiness
- Water consistently to keep soil moist 🌱
- Pinch back to encourage bushiness
- Deadhead to encourage more blooms
Avoid
- Avoid overwatering to prevent root rot ❌
- Overwater to prevent root rot ❌
- Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings ❌
- Don’t let soil dry out completely
What goes wrong with Petunia
| Problem | What you'll see | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Aphids | Sticky residue and distorted leaves | Apply insecticidal soap or neem oil |
| Spider mites | Fine webbing on foliage | Use insecticidal soap or miticide |
| Spider Mites | Fine webbing on leaves | Use insecticidal soap and increase humidity |
| Whiteflies | White flying insects on undersides of leaves | Use yellow sticky traps and insecticidal soap |
| Root rot | Wilting and yellowing leaves | Ensure proper drainage and reduce watering |
| Botrytis blight | Gray mold on flowers and foliage | Use fungicide and improve air circulation |
| Powdery mildew | White powder on leaves | Improve air circulation and apply fungicide |
Making more Petunia
Cuttings
- Take 4-inch cuttings in late spring.
- Dip in rooting hormone and plant in moist soil.
- Keep in bright, indirect light for 4-6 weeks.
Seed
- Tuck seeds into moist soil in early spring.
- Maintain consistent moisture for germination (7-14 days).
Petunia questions
How many types of Petunia are there?
The Sow catalog tracks 41 distinct Petunia varieties. The most popular — ranked by 158 real gardener saves — are shown first above.
What zones does Petunia grow in?
Across its varieties, Petunia covers USDA Zones 4–10. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.
When does Petunia bloom?
Most Petunia varieties bloom in mid-summer, early summer, late spring to first frost. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.
Which Petunia should I choose?
Start from the most-saved varieties above — popularity across thousands of gardens is a strong signal of reliability — then filter by your zone and sun. In the Sow app you can preview any of them in a photo of your actual yard before you buy.
Keep exploring
More on Petunia
By hardiness zone
Design with Petunia in your own yard
Snap a photo of your space and see these varieties planted in it — sized correctly, matched to your zone, with care reminders included.
