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Petunia
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Petunia 'Dreams Mix' (Petunia × atkinsiana) is a heat-tolerant annual that delivers large, vibrant flowers in shades of pink, red, white, purple, and lavender. This mix is prized for its uniform growth habit and abundant blooms that last from spring through fall. It thrives in Texas landscapes, containers, and hanging baskets, where it adds bold color and long-lasting appeal.
This petunia variety prefers full sun and well-draining soil, tolerating both acidic and alkaline conditions. Once established, it is heat and drought tolerant, although regular watering promotes continuous flowering. Deadheading spent blooms can encourage even more flowers, though modern cultivars like 'Dreams Mix' tend to self-clean.
Reaching a mature size of 10-15 inches tall and spreading 12-18 inches wide, 'Dreams Mix' petunias are perfect for mass plantings, border edges, and cascading container displays. When planting in groups, space plants 12 inches apart to allow for healthy growth and airflow. While typically grown as an annual, some petunias may overwinter in mild Texas climates and even reseed under favorable conditions.
As an annual in USDA Zones 2-11, petunias thrive in warm weather but will not survive hard frosts. In Central Texas, they can often persist through mild winters with occasional dieback but will need replanting each spring for best results.
Spring 2025
Dreams Midnight
Dreams Pink
Dreams Red
Dreams White
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Heat & Drought tolerant |
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Long-lasting blooms |
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Self-cleaning flowers |
Flower Color:Varies |
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Height:10-15 Inches |
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Spread:12-18 Inches |
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Spacing:10-12 in |
Available Sizes:
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| PET-MIX-4FL | 418FLT PETUNIAS, CARPET MIXED VAR. |
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Tolerates Poor Drainage
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