Petunia Night Sky

Common Name:
Petunia 'Night Sky'

Description:
Petunia 'Night Sky' is a stunning and unique flowering annual known for its deep purple blooms speckled with white, resembling a starry night sky. This eye-catching plant is perfect for adding a celestial touch to gardens, hanging baskets, and containers. It thrives in well-draining soil and prefers full sun for optimal flowering. Regular watering is essential, but it should not be waterlogged. Deadheading spent flowers encourages continuous blooming throughout the warmer months. This petunia is particularly well-suited to Melbourne’s climate, producing a prolific display of flowers from spring through autumn.

Form:

• Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding
• Ground Cover

Mature Size:

• Height: 25-35 cm
• Width: 60-80 cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring
• Flowers in Summer
• Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:

• Deep purple with white speckles

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Bee Attracting
• Perennial (grown as an annual in cooler climates)
• Suitable for Hanging Baskets

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans but may cause mild stomach upset in pets if ingested in large quantities.

Companion Plants:

• Lobelia
• Alyssum
• Calibrachoa
• Marigolds
• Verbena