Petunia Hula Seeds is an extra early flowering large-flowered series of picotee Petunia. All colours have excellent outdoor performance, are rich flowering and compact in habit. Hula is a good addition to the assortment of pure-coloured grandiflora Petunias. Early flowering picotee Petunia Richly flowering, compact plants Excellent garden performance Petunia Hula Seeds 98 – 105 days. Hula Series seeds grow a dazzling, fun, and unique variation to an already world famous seasonal collection of petunias. Hula petunia seeds promise spectacular 3” wide “picotee” lined blooms in a choice of Blue, Burgundy, Rose, Velvet, Red, or Mix. Hula Series petunia seeds grow exotic 10 – 15” tall mounding uprights that’ll feel right at home on the porch, patio, or as a classic ground cover lining the garden. Hula Series petunia seeds are native to the warm tropics of South America and grow hardy spring blooms that will prosper as herbaceous perennials in warm, temperate winters. Taxonomy: Petunia x hybrida Other Names: Grandiflora Petunia Seed Type: Annual (Perennial in zones 10 – 11) Sow Indoors or Outdoors: For earliest blooming, start Hula Series petunia seeds indoors 10 – 12 weeks before the final frost and transplant once there are two sets of true leaves. Hula Series seeds will germinate within 14 days with full lighting. If transplanting outside, harden off seedlings into a partially shaded spot in the garden, or an equally moderate place indoors. Days to Maturity: 98 – 105 days Hardiness Zone: 6 – 11 Planting Depth: Plant 2 – 3 seeds ¼” deep Plant Spacing: 10” Growth Habit: 10 – 15” tall mounding uprights with a 10 – 12” wide spread of classic 3” bicolored blooms Soil Preference: Average, medium moist, well-drained Light Preference: Full sun – Partial shade Diseases/Pests/Troubleshooting: Avoid overhead watering to minimize wetting foliage as Hula Series petunia seeds are susceptible to fungal and leaf diseases and gray mold if not properly ventilated. Plants are known to be susceptible to blight and tobacco mosaic virus, since Petunia x hybrida is closely related to the tobacco plant. HulaSeries petunias will benefit from shade and deadheading as they begin to decline in the long summer months. Petunias have no serious pests, but monitor regularly for aphids, flea beetles, slugs and snails. Color: Bicolored petals with an even white “picotee” edge in a signature choice of Blue, Burgundy, Rose, Velvet, Red, or Mix
