One of the most universally popular of all annuals, producing a profusion of beautiful red flowers from early summer until frost. Culture: Start indoors and transplant after all danger of frost has passed in a sunny area. Will produce flowers in about seven weeks from transplant date. Space plants about 10″ (25 cm.) apart. When direct sown, blooms in 120 days. Press seeds softly into soil and cover lightly with peat moss. Excellent for beds, borders, mass plantings, baskets, tubs and window boxes.
Petunia Fire Chief
If you’re looking for brilliant red blooms that make a bold statement, Fire Chief Petunia offers vivid color from early summer until frost. Plant in full sun, give them space, and enjoy eye-catching flowers in beds, baskets, and borders.
Planting guide:
Type: Annual
Height: 12″ (30 cm.)
Planting Depth: 1/8″ (3 mm.)
Seed Spacing: 1/2″ (13 mm.)
Thinning Height: 3-4 leaf stage
Spacing After Thinning: 8″-12″ (20-30 cm.)
Days to Germination: 5-15 @ 75° F
Variety: 838
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Planting guide:
Bloom Color: Crimson with dark brown center
Sow: Directly where plants will grow
Germinates: 10-14 days
Height: 5′-8′
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Normal, loamy
Moisture: Moist, well drained
Spacing: 18″ apart when plants are 3″ tall
Variety: 999
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Variety: 796
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Planting guide:
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Sow: Directly where plants will grow
Germinates: 7-14 days
Height: 6′-7.5′
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Normal, loamy
Moisture: Moist to moderate
Spacing: 12″-18″ apart when plants are 3″ tall
Variety: 999
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Planting guide:
Bloom Color: Red, orange, brown blend rimmed with gold
Sow: Directly where plants will grow
Germinates: 10-14 days
Height: 6′-7′
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Normal, loamy
Moisture: Moist, well drained
Spacing: Thin 12″-15″ apart when plants are 3″ tall
Variety: 999
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Planting guide: Type: annual. Height: 8′ or 2.4m. Planting depth: 1/4″-1/2″ or 6-13mm. Seed spacing: 6″ or 15cm. Thinning height: 2″-3″ or 5-7.5cm. Spacing after thinning: 2′ or 60cm. Days to germination: 10-14
Variety: 872
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Planting guide:
Bloom Color: Pale yellow petals surrounding dark centers
Sow: Directly where plants will grow
Germinates: 7-14 days
Height: 6’-8’
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well drained, fertile
Moisture: Dry to moderate
Spacing: 12”-18” apart when plants are 3” tall
Variety: 999
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Planting guide: NA
Variety: 895
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Planting guide:
Bloom Color: Creamy to brilliant yellow with centers that vary from lime green to chocolate brown
Sow: Directly where plants will grow
Germinates: 10-14 days
Height: 4′-6′
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Normal, loamy
Moisture: Moist, well drained
Spacing: Thin 1½’-3′ apart when plants are 3″ tall
Variety: 999
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Planting guide: Type: annual. Height: 3′ or 90cm. Planting depth: 1/8″ or 3mm. Seed spacing: 1″ or 2.5cm. Thinning height: 15″-18″ or 37.5-45cm. Spacing after thinning: 12″ or 30cm. Days to germination: 10-15.
Variety: 870
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Variety: 877

