Petunia Colors: What Colors do Petunias Bloom?
Not sure what colors your petunias will bloom after they've been planted? In this article, gardening expert Paige Foley looks at all the different colors of petunia plants once they start to bloom.

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Petunia flowers are prized for their long-lasting blooms and vibrant colors. You can expect blossoms from the early spring to late fall. If you purchase potted petunias, your petunias will have flowers on them from the moment you plant them until the first frost.
Growing petunias in full sun and well-draining soils are key to long-lasting and continuous blooms all season. A very versatile plant, petunias can be grown in patio containers, hanging baskets, rocky landscapes, flower beds, and vegetable gardens.
You may be wondering, what colors do petunias bloom in? This is difficult to answer because petunias come in almost every color! It can honestly be overwhelming and difficult to choose. Today, we will discuss the different colors that petunias grow in and some common varieties of each color. Let’s dive in!
Short Answer
Petunias come in every color you can imagine. They even come in blue, which depending on the variety, may look more purple. The only colors petunias don’t come in are brown and black. Some popular colors are red, white, yellow, purple, and pink. You can even find bicolored flower cultivars.
The color options are the best part about petunias, making them a great choice for any gardener. You can also choose from varieties that grow in mounds, vines, or both. You even have choices from a single bloom to double blooms. There are practically endless options!
Long Answer

Now that we know petunias can bloom in many different colors let’s take a deeper look at some different varieties in each color category. With hundreds of varieties to choose from, it can be overwhelming to find specific varieties. Below is a list of petunias by color to help you in your search.
Red Petunias
From scarlet to burgundy, options are abundant in this classic flower color.
‘Supertunia Really Red’

A best seller with beautiful true red flowers that grow up to 18 to 24 inches wide and trailing up to 36 inches. ‘Supertunia Really Red’ requires no deadheading and can tolerate the heat. This is a great choice if you want a mounding and trailing variety that provides the best of both worlds.
‘Blanket Red’

A petunia that produces a blanket of small red flowers with white ‘eyes’ from spring to late fall. It is weather-tolerant and can withstand heavy rains and hot and humid conditions without fading or losing blooms. Plant with complementing colors for a pop of color that won’t fade in the summer heat.
‘Crazytunia Red Blues’

Looking to add hues of red and blue to your containers or flowerbed? ‘Crazytunia Red Blues’ will give you a show with its deep red blossoms with indigo throats. This vigorous mounding plant is self-cleaning and tolerates heat and humidity well.
‘Surfinia Red’

This fast-growing petunia blooms in a beautiful classic red all season long. Plant this self-cleaner variety in a container or hanging basket and watch it cascade down and around the container. Be sure to place in an area that receives 8 hours or more of sunlight daily to promote numerous flowers.
White Petunias
For a dazzling white contrast, try mixing these varieties with vibrant hues.
‘Blanket Double White’

A gorgeous double-bloom variety that emerges with clean white frilly petals and is sure to stand out in any space. This is a perfect choice for cascading over the tops of containers or rock walls. Deadheading is required to encourage more flowers during the season.
‘Supertunia Vista Snowdrift’

A classic and clean white cultivar with lime green centers will add a touch of classic white to any space. This spreading variety will get 12 to 24 inches tall and 36+ inches wide. Great choice in landscapes and flower beds.
‘Carpet Buttercream’

With soft, creamy flowers with yellow centers, ‘Carpet Buttercream’ will surely bring a touch of sweetness to any area. Watch this variety cascade around and fill bare areas quickly with its vigorous growth.
‘Mamba White’

These plants produce a flood of large, white flowers with yellow centers that average 3 ½ inches wide. ‘Mamba White’ is tolerant of adverse weather. A mounding variety that stays compact in containers, hanging baskets, and flower beds. This variety requires regular pruning to keep it compact and clean.
Pink Petunias
What’s sweeter than a little pink flower? These varieties cover nearly every pink hue of the rainbow.
‘Supertunia Giant Pink’

Bold and beautiful, ‘Supertunia Giant Pink’ will stand out no matter where you plant them. This petunia produces large trumpet-shaped bubble gum pink flowers. Attracting butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds, this lovely plant will creep out to cover a few feet of garden space.
‘Supertunia Watermelon Charm’

Draped in watermelon-pink blooms, ‘Supertunia Watermelon Charm’ will surely capture your heart. The blooms last from mid-spring to mid-fall and require some maintenance during the season. Trim the flower heads as they fade to encourage more blooms to emerge. Plant in containers or hanging baskets and watch it cascade down and around.
‘Carpet Pink’

This is a classic pink flower with a bright white center that covers the area in a carpet of blooms. Plant in full sun with regular watering, and watch this variety take off. It tolerates heat and humidity without fading or slowing bloom production.
‘Tidal Wave Hot Pink’

Are you ready for a wave of endless hot pink blooms? ‘Tidal Wave Hot Pink’ will provide just that. If allowed, this variety will trail down from a container or climb a trellis. Bouncing back from strong winds and heavy rains, plant this weather-tolerant variety in open areas or along walls for a pop of pink color.
Purple Petunias
From lavender-colored to fuschia to bold purple stripes, there is a royal purple petunia color for every taste.
‘Supertunia Royal Velvet’

Fancy and regal, this variety produces velvety purple blooms in a mounded shape that also trails up to 36 inches. The blooms are medium to large in size and look great in front of containers or beds. Deadheading isn’t necessary as it is a self-cleaning variety.
‘Supertunia Mini Vista Violet Star’

Looking for a petunia that has more than one color? ‘Supertunia Mini Vista Violet Star’ produces an incredible bloom with a purple star pattern with white spaces between the purple lines. A great choice in landscapes with a mounding tendency that will trail over containers and landscaped edges. The blooms are on the smaller end for petunias.
‘Blanket Double Velvet Midnight’

The frilly dark purple double blooms are perfect for spilling over containers, blanketing flower beds, or trailing through your landscape. The double blooms are a unique addition to an already amazing petunia. They will surely add a bit of flair to any space they are planted in.
‘Supertunia Bordeaux’

With one of the most unique petunia colors, this extra vigorous variety has unique multi-hued flowers with a slight mounding tendency.
It looks best when planted near the front of landscapes and flower beds. ‘Bordeaux’ has light to dark purple hues with noticeably darker purple veining throughout the bloom. It is drought-tolerant if given a thorough soaking weekly to promote deeper roots.
Blue Blooms
Vibrant blue petunia varieties are ideal for attracting pollinators and adding pops of color to any basket or garden bed.
‘Supertunia Blue Skies’

An award-winning variety that will outperform the rest, ‘Supertunia Blue Skies’ is a mounding variety that will put on a show. This variety will pack a punch with vigorous growth and numerous blooms that can last until the first frost. The hues of indigo to blue blooms look amazing next to other blue flowering plants.
‘Frost Blue’

Fresh and bright best describes the blooms of ‘Frost Blue.’ The large, showy blooms produce an edge of white around a center of deep blue-purple. This variety puts on an eye-catching display of cascading blooms in containers, hanging baskets, and landscapes.
‘Surfinia Bouquet Denim’

This variety produces small blue flowers that have a slightly upright growing habit. Allow it to climb or spill over the edge of containers, baskets, or rock walls. This variety will bring a flood of delicate blooms all season long.
‘Carpet Blue Lace’

This petunia has bluish flowers with dark blue mottling that resembles delicate lace. This variety has a compact shape that won’t wither or slow when the weather becomes hot and humid. It has excellent branching and produces medium-sized blooms.
Yellow Petunias
With the color of sunshine and joy, yellow petunias are easy to come by!
‘Prism Sunshine’

Bright yellow to green blooms will bring a sunny and cheery vibe to any space. The yellow hues work well with many different garden themes and pair well with pink, white, and purple. This award-winning variety will bloom early and often, starting in spring and going to the first fall frost.
‘Easy Wave Yellow’

Bright yellow blooms form on this mound forming petunia that also spreads. It is extremely easy to grow with full sun and enough water throughout the season. Deadhead often, as it encourages more blooms and keeps the plant looking clean and healthy.
‘Surfinia Patio Yellow’

Buttery yellow blooms with dark yellow veins will bring a ray of light into any space. ‘Surfinia Patio Yellow’ is a compact variety with upward growing habits and spreading tendencies, making it a great choice in landscapes and flower beds. This variety will carpet your bare areas with numerous yellow blooms all summer long.
‘Supertunia Honey’

Add a touch of sweetness to your flower beds, landscape, or containers with a touch of ‘Supertunia Honey.’ This award-winning variety has gorgeous blooms that range from yellow to orange to pink. Easygoing and laid back, this variety can withstand the hot summer days without fail.
Final Thoughts
Petunias are a top choice for many gardeners because they are easygoing and come in so many colors. You can choose from solid-colored or patterned flowers, double or single blooms, and mounding or trailing plants. There is a variety for everyone. No matter which you choose to grow, these vigorous flowers will not disappoint.