PETUNIA nana compacta 'Fire Chief' (Petunia, Dwarf Mixed - Fire Chief)
A very specialized trumpet-shaped vibrant red blossoms, not the pink or off-purple that passes for red in other petunias. It is just simply fire engine red, bright, enough to knock your eyes out in the flower bed. This flowering species is native to California and blooms from summer into fall. Petunia ‘Fire Chief’ is often planted in containers and is an excellent annual groundcover and bedding plant.
| Number of Seeds | Max Coverage Area (Square Ft.) | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5OZ | 112,500 | 1656 |
| 1OZ | 225,000 | 3,313 |
| 1/4LB | 900,000 | 13,250 |
| 1/2LB | 1,800,000 | 26,500 |
| 1LB | 3,600,000 | 53,000 |
| 5LB | 18,000,000 | 265,000 |
Scientific Name: Petunia Nana Compacta
Common Name: Petunia, Fire Chief
Plant Type: Annual
Family: Solanaceae
Native Range: California
Height: 12-20"
Spread: 30 to 39 "
Habitat: Roadsides, Cracks, Urban sidewalks
Zone: 3-9
Exposure: Full Sun
Blooming Season: Summer
Attracts: Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Resistant: Drought, Deer
Characteristics: Showy, Fragrant
Flower Shape: Trumpet
Flower Color: Bright red fading to softer shades
Water Requirement: Medium
Soil Type: Rich, Moist, Well-drained
Soil pH: Acidic to slightly alkaline
Uses: Planted in containers, Bedding plant, Excellent annual groundcover