Lucky’s Purple Petunia (Petunia integrifolia) - The farm dog; a border collie named Lucky, would often seek the shade of a hot summer day by barrelling through my grandmother’s pink and purple petunia’s which were planted right next to the cool cement steps. Much to my grandmother’s disapproval, Lucky would continually flatten her prized Petunia collection. My mother has continued to plant ‘Lucky’s Petunias’ for many years thereafter. We were ‘Lucky’ enough to have been gifted the seed source in 2016. Eventually a wire fence would force Lucky to find an alternative pathway to her favourite hang-out. Another unique heirloom variety from Baba with pastel and violet-purple coloured flowers.
50 seeds per packet
Growing Information: Start indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost. Sow seeds on the soil surface and press lightly, do not cover, as light is needed for germination. A humidity dome or plastic film can help retain moisture until seedlings emerge. Keep soil consistently moist and provide bright light. Seeds typically germinate in 7–14 days.
Harden off seedlings for 7–10 days before transplanting outdoors after frost. Space plants 20–25 cm apart in full sun with well-drained soil. Petunias thrive in fertile soil and bloom best with good air circulation.
